Ace Bailey

Irvine Wallace "Ace" Bailey (July 3, 1903 – April 7, 1992) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs for eight seasons, from 1926–1933. His playing career ended with a fight he encountered during a game against the Boston Bruins; he was severely injured in the resulting scrum. He is the first professional sports player to have a jersey number retired in his honour. Bailey led the NHL in scoring in 1929, and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1975.

For the botanist, see Irving Widmer Bailey. For the former Boston Bruins/Washington Capitals player and Los Angeles Kings scout, see Garnet Bailey.

Ace Bailey
Hockey Hall of Fame, 1975
Bailey in 1934
Born (1903-07-03)July 3, 1903
Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
Died April 7, 1992(1992-04-07) (aged 88)
Toronto, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 160 lb (73 kg; 11 st 6 lb)
Position Right Wing
Shot Right
Played for Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career 1926–1933
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