Gus Bailey
- February 18, 1951
- November 28, 1988
- 37 years
- murdered
About Gus Bailey
Gus Bailey, 37, American NBA basketballer (Houston Rockets, New Orleans Jazz), murdered.
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|Augustus Bailey (February 18, 1951 – November 28, 1988) was an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the UTEP Miners. Bailey played for the Houston Rockets, New Orleans Jazz, and Washington Bullets in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Born in Gibson, North Carolina, Bailey played collegiately for the University of Texas at El Paso.
He was selected by the Houston Rockets in the second round (23rd pick overall) of the 1974 NBA draft and by the San Diego Conquistadors in the second round of the 1974 ABA Draft.
He played for the Rockets (1974–1976), New Orleans Jazz (1976–1979) and Washington Bullets (1979–1980) in the NBA for 147 games.
Death
Bailey was found dead in his New Orleans apartment on November 28, 1988, with multiple stab wounds. According to police, he had gotten into a heated argument with a woman, Tammy Schexnayder, who lived with him. During the argument, she reportedly stabbed him in the chest. She was later charged with his murder. He was a sales representative with Kentwood Spring Water Inc. at the time of his death.
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1.What is the full birth name of Gus Bailey?
- A.August Bailey
- B.Augustus Baileycorrect
- C.Augustine Bailey
- D.Austin Bailey
Augustus Bailey was born on February 18, 1951.
Source: biographical introduction
2.In which city was Gus Bailey born?
- A.El Paso, Texas
- B.Houston, Texas
- C.New Orleans, Louisiana
- D.Gibson, North Carolinacorrect
Gus Bailey was born in Gibson, North Carolina.
Source: early life section
3.For which college basketball team did Gus Bailey play?
- A.University of Texas at El Pasocorrect
- B.University of North Carolina
- C.University of Texas at Austin
- D.Louisiana State University
Gus Bailey played college basketball for the University of Texas at El Paso.
Source: education and early career
4.In which round of the 1974 NBA draft was Gus Bailey selected?
- A.First round
- B.Second roundcorrect
- C.Third round
- D.Fourth round
Gus Bailey was selected by the Houston Rockets in the second round of the 1974 NBA draft.
Source: career draft section
5.Which NBA team did Gus Bailey play for from 1976 to 1979?
- A.Houston Rockets
- B.San Diego Conquistadors
- C.Washington Bullets
- D.New Orleans Jazzcorrect
Gus Bailey played for the New Orleans Jazz between 1976 and 1979.
Source: career history
6.What was the total number of NBA games played by Gus Bailey?
- A.137 games
- B.127 games
- C.147 gamescorrect
- D.157 games
Gus Bailey played 147 games in the NBA.
Source: career overview
7.Which ABA team drafted Gus Bailey in 1974?
- A.New Orleans Jazz
- B.Washington Bullets
- C.Houston Rockets
- D.San Diego Conquistadorscorrect
Gus Bailey was drafted by the San Diego Conquistadors in the second round of the 1974 ABA Draft.
Source: career draft section
8.What was the pick number at which Gus Bailey was selected in the 1974 NBA draft?
- A.21st pick
- B.27th pick
- C.25th pick
- D.23rd pickcorrect
Gus Bailey was the 23rd pick overall in the 1974 NBA draft.
Source: career draft section
9.On what date did Gus Bailey pass away?
- A.November 28, 1988correct
- B.October 28, 1988
- C.November 18, 1988
- D.December 28, 1988
Gus Bailey died on November 28, 1988.
Source: death section
10.Where was Gus Bailey found dead?
- A.His office at Kentwood Spring Water Inc.
- B.His New Orleans apartmentcorrect
- C.A basketball arena in Washington
- D.His Houston apartment
Gus Bailey was found dead in his New Orleans apartment.
Source: death section
11.What was the occupation of Gus Bailey at the time of his death?
- A.Gym teacher
- B.Security guard
- C.Sales representativecorrect
- D.Basketball coach
Gus Bailey worked as a sales representative for Kentwood Spring Water Inc. at the time of his death.
Source: death section
12.Who was accused of murdering Gus Bailey?
- A.Tammy Schexnaydercorrect
- B.A business associate
- C.An anonymous intruder
- D.A former basketball teammate
Tammy Schexnayder, who lived with Gus Bailey, was charged with his murder.
Source: death section
13.What was the cause of death for Gus Bailey?
- A.Blunt force trauma
- B.Heart failure
- C.A gunshot wound
- D.Multiple stab woundscorrect
Gus Bailey was found with multiple stab wounds after an argument.
Source: death section
14.During which years did Gus Bailey play for the Houston Rockets?
- A.1976–1978
- B.1973–1975
- C.1974–1976correct
- D.1975–1977
Gus Bailey played for the Houston Rockets from 1974 to 1976.
Source: career history
15.During which years did Gus Bailey play for the Washington Bullets?
- A.1978–1979
- B.1981–1982
- C.1979–1980correct
- D.1980–1981
Gus Bailey played for the Washington Bullets from 1979 to 1980.
Source: career history
16.What nickname was Gus Bailey known by?
- A.Auggie
- B.Guscorrect
- C.Big B
- D.Bailey
Augustus Bailey was commonly referred to as Gus.
Source: biographical introduction
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