Garnet Bailey

Ice Hockey Player and Scout

Garnet Bailey - Ice Hockey Player and Scout
Born

June 13th, 1948
76 years ago

Died

2001
24 years ago — 53 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

Links & References

Born in Canada, became a professional ice hockey player in the NHL. Played for the Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings, and New York Islanders throughout the 1970s and early 1980s. Transitioned to scouting after retiring from professional play and contributed to talent development in the sport. His career in professional hockey spanned over a decade, and he was later involved in various scouting roles, evaluating talent for teams in the league until untimely passing in 2008.

Played for the Boston Bruins

Competed in the NHL for Los Angeles Kings

Scouted talent for multiple NHL teams

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