Ed Bailey, an All-Star catcher with the Reds in the 1950s, died of cancer on Friday. He was 75.
Al Neil, Bailey's brother-in-law, told The Knoxville News Sentinel that Bailey died at Parkwest Medical Center after being diagnosed with throat cancer about six months ago.
He was chosen for the All-Star team in 1956, 1957 and 1960 with the Reds. He also made it in 1961 and 1963 when he was playing for the Giants.
Former All-Star Catcher Ed Bailey Dies At 75

