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'''Garnet Edward '''"'''Ace'''"''' Bailey''' (June 13, 1948 – September 11, 2001) was a Canadian professional [[ice hockey]] player and scout who was a member of [[Stanley Cup]] and [[Memorial Cup]]-winning teams. He died at the age of 53 while aboard [[United Airlines Flight 175]], which was deliberately crashed into the [[2 World Trade Center#Original building (1973–2001)|South Tower]] of the [[World Trade Center (1973-2001)|World Trade Center]] in [[New York City]] during the [[September 11 attacks]].
'''Garnet Edward '''"'''Ace'''"''' Bailey''' (June 13, 1948 – September 11, 2001) was a Canadian professional [[ice hockey]] player and scout who was a member of [[Stanley Cup]] and [[Memorial Cup]]-winning teams. He died at the age of 53 while aboard [[United Airlines Flight 175]], which was deliberately crashed into the [[2 World Trade Center#Original building (1973–2001)|South Tower]] of the [[World Trade Center (1973-2001)|World Trade Center]] in New York City during the [[September 11 attacks]].


==Career==
==Career==
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[[File:12.6.11GarnetBaileyPanelS-3ByLuigiNovi1.jpg|thumb|Bailey's name is located on Panel S-3 of the [[National September 11 Memorial]]'s South Pool, along with those of other passengers of Flight 175.]]
[[File:12.6.11GarnetBaileyPanelS-3ByLuigiNovi1.jpg|thumb|Bailey's name is located on Panel S-3 of the [[National September 11 Memorial]]'s South Pool, along with those of other passengers of Flight 175.]]


Bailey died when the plane in which he was travelling, [[United Airlines Flight 175]], was hijacked and deliberately crashed into the South Tower of the [[World Trade Center (1973–2001)|World Trade Center]] in [[New York City]] during the [[September 11 attacks]]. Bailey and amateur scout [[Mark Bavis]] were travelling from Boston to Los Angeles when the flight was hijacked. They had been in [[Manchester, New Hampshire|Manchester]] visiting the Los Angeles Kings' AHL affiliate, the [[Manchester Monarchs (AHL)|Monarchs]].<ref name=NHL.com/>
Bailey died when the plane in which he was travelling, [[United Airlines Flight 175]], was hijacked and deliberately crashed into the South Tower of the [[World Trade Center (1973–2001)|World Trade Center]] in New York City during the [[September 11 attacks]]. Bailey and amateur scout [[Mark Bavis]] were travelling from Boston to Los Angeles when the flight was hijacked. They had been in [[Manchester, New Hampshire|Manchester]] visiting the Los Angeles Kings' AHL affiliate, the [[Manchester Monarchs (AHL)|Monarchs]].<ref name=NHL.com/>


Bailey and Bavis are mentioned in the Boston-based [[Dropkick Murphys]] song "Your Spirit's Alive." [[Denis Leary]] wore a Bailey memorial T-shirt as the character [[Tommy Gavin]] in the season 1 episode "[[List of Rescue Me episodes (season 1)#Episode 10: Immortal|Immortal]]" and the fourth-season episode "[[List of Rescue Me episodes (season 4)#Episode 4: Pussified|Pussified]]" in the TV series ''[[Rescue Me (U.S. TV series)|Rescue Me]]''. In his memory, the [[Los Angeles Kings]] named their new mascot [[List of NHL mascots#Bailey|"Bailey"]].<ref>Arritt, Dan (September 11, 2011). [https://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles/hockey/post/_/id/3646/ace-bailey-still-leaving-gifts-10-years-later "Ace Bailey still leaving gifts 10 years later"]. [[ESPN]].</ref><ref>Olson, Lisa (June 7, 2012). [http://www.sportingnews.com/nhl/story/2012-06-07/ace-bailey-stanley-cup-finals-la-kings-wayne-gretzky-911-twin-towers-united-flig "Ace Bailey’s spirit lives on in hockey and the Los Angeles Kings"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924134442/http://www.sportingnews.com/nhl/story/2012-06-07/ace-bailey-stanley-cup-finals-la-kings-wayne-gretzky-911-twin-towers-united-flig |date=September 24, 2015 }}. [[Sporting News]].</ref><ref>Hammond, Rich (September 9, 2011). [http://kings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=588028 "10 Years Later: Memories of Kings Scouts Still Strong"]. [[Los Angeles Kings]]/NHL.com Network.</ref>
Bailey and Bavis are mentioned in the Boston-based [[Dropkick Murphys]] song "Your Spirit's Alive." [[Denis Leary]] wore a Bailey memorial T-shirt as the character [[Tommy Gavin]] in the season 1 episode "[[List of Rescue Me episodes (season 1)#Episode 10: Immortal|Immortal]]" and the fourth-season episode "[[List of Rescue Me episodes (season 4)#Episode 4: Pussified|Pussified]]" in the TV series ''[[Rescue Me (U.S. TV series)|Rescue Me]]''. In his memory, the [[Los Angeles Kings]] named their new mascot [[List of NHL mascots#Bailey|"Bailey"]].<ref>Arritt, Dan (September 11, 2011). [https://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles/hockey/post/_/id/3646/ace-bailey-still-leaving-gifts-10-years-later "Ace Bailey still leaving gifts 10 years later"]. [[ESPN]].</ref><ref>Olson, Lisa (June 7, 2012). [http://www.sportingnews.com/nhl/story/2012-06-07/ace-bailey-stanley-cup-finals-la-kings-wayne-gretzky-911-twin-towers-united-flig "Ace Bailey’s spirit lives on in hockey and the Los Angeles Kings"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924134442/http://www.sportingnews.com/nhl/story/2012-06-07/ace-bailey-stanley-cup-finals-la-kings-wayne-gretzky-911-twin-towers-united-flig |date=September 24, 2015 }}. [[Sporting News]].</ref><ref>Hammond, Rich (September 9, 2011). [http://kings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=588028 "10 Years Later: Memories of Kings Scouts Still Strong"]. [[Los Angeles Kings]]/NHL.com Network.</ref>
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At the [[National September 11 Memorial]], Bailey and Bavis are memorialized at the South Pool, on Panel S-3.<ref>[http://names.911memorial.org/#lang=en_US&page=person&id=4861 Garnet Bailey] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130727095710/http://names.911memorial.org/#lang=en_US&page=person&id=4861 |date=2013-07-27 }}. Memorial Guide: [[National 9/11 Memorial]]. Retrieved October 28, 2011.</ref> On October 14, 2012, the Kings brought the [[Stanley Cup]], which the team had [[2012 Stanley Cup Finals|just won]] in June, to the memorial and placed it on panels featuring Bailey and Bavis's names so that the families of Bailey and Bavis could "[have] their day with the Stanley Cup", continuing a hockey tradition whereby players and personnel of the reigning Cup champion team each get a personal day with the trophy. The Kings' general manager [[Dean Lombardi]] was also in attendance.<ref name=NHL.com/>
At the [[National September 11 Memorial]], Bailey and Bavis are memorialized at the South Pool, on Panel S-3.<ref>[http://names.911memorial.org/#lang=en_US&page=person&id=4861 Garnet Bailey] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130727095710/http://names.911memorial.org/#lang=en_US&page=person&id=4861 |date=2013-07-27 }}. Memorial Guide: [[National 9/11 Memorial]]. Retrieved October 28, 2011.</ref> On October 14, 2012, the Kings brought the [[Stanley Cup]], which the team had [[2012 Stanley Cup Finals|just won]] in June, to the memorial and placed it on panels featuring Bailey and Bavis's names so that the families of Bailey and Bavis could "[have] their day with the Stanley Cup", continuing a hockey tradition whereby players and personnel of the reigning Cup champion team each get a personal day with the trophy. The Kings' general manager [[Dean Lombardi]] was also in attendance.<ref name=NHL.com/>
In 2023 he was named one of the top 100 Bruins players of all time.<ref>Bruins Announce  “Historic 100” Ahead of All-Centennial Team Reveal  https://www.nhl.com/bruins/news/bruins-announce-historic-100-ahead-of-all-centennial-team-reveal</ref>


== Career statistics ==
== Career statistics ==

Revision as of 11:02, 9 June 2025

Template:Short description Script error: No such module "For". Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox ice hockey player Garnet Edward "Ace" Bailey (June 13, 1948 – September 11, 2001) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and scout who was a member of Stanley Cup and Memorial Cup-winning teams. He died at the age of 53 while aboard United Airlines Flight 175, which was deliberately crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City during the September 11 attacks.

Career

At the time of his death, Bailey was the Los Angeles Kings' director of pro scouting.[1]

Death and legacy

File:12.6.11GarnetBaileyPanelS-3ByLuigiNovi1.jpg
Bailey's name is located on Panel S-3 of the National September 11 Memorial's South Pool, along with those of other passengers of Flight 175.

Bailey died when the plane in which he was travelling, United Airlines Flight 175, was hijacked and deliberately crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City during the September 11 attacks. Bailey and amateur scout Mark Bavis were travelling from Boston to Los Angeles when the flight was hijacked. They had been in Manchester visiting the Los Angeles Kings' AHL affiliate, the Monarchs.[1]

Bailey and Bavis are mentioned in the Boston-based Dropkick Murphys song "Your Spirit's Alive." Denis Leary wore a Bailey memorial T-shirt as the character Tommy Gavin in the season 1 episode "Immortal" and the fourth-season episode "Pussified" in the TV series Rescue Me. In his memory, the Los Angeles Kings named their new mascot "Bailey".[2][3][4]

Bailey's family founded the Ace Bailey Children's Foundation in his memory. The foundation raises funds to benefit hospitalized children, infants and their families.[5][6]

At the National September 11 Memorial, Bailey and Bavis are memorialized at the South Pool, on Panel S-3.[7] On October 14, 2012, the Kings brought the Stanley Cup, which the team had just won in June, to the memorial and placed it on panels featuring Bailey and Bavis's names so that the families of Bailey and Bavis could "[have] their day with the Stanley Cup", continuing a hockey tradition whereby players and personnel of the reigning Cup champion team each get a personal day with the trophy. The Kings' general manager Dean Lombardi was also in attendance.[1]

In 2023 he was named one of the top 100 Bruins players of all time.[8]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1966–67 Edmonton Oil Kings CMJHL 56 47 46 93 177
1967–68 Oklahoma City Blazers CHL 34 8 13 21 67 7 0 5 5 36
1968–69 Hershey Bears AHL 60 24 32 56 104 9 4 10 14 10
1968–69 Boston Bruins NHL 8 3 3 6 10 1 0 0 0 2
1969–70 Boston Bruins NHL 58 11 11 22 82
1970–71 Oklahoma City Blazers CHL 11 3 8 11 28
1970–71 Boston Bruins NHL 36 0 6 6 44 1 0 0 0 10
1971–72 Boston Bruins NHL 73 9 13 22 64 13 2 4 6 16
1972–73 Boston Bruins NHL 57 8 13 21 89
1972–73 Detroit Red Wings NHL 13 2 11 13 16
1973–74 Detroit Red Wings NHL 45 9 14 23 33
1973–74 St. Louis Blues NHL 22 7 3 10 20
1974–75 St. Louis Blues NHL 49 15 26 41 113
1974–75 Washington Capitals NHL 22 4 13 17 8
1975–76 Washington Capitals NHL 67 13 19 32 75
1976–77 Washington Capitals NHL 78 19 27 46 51
1977–78 Washington Capitals NHL 40 7 12 19 28
1978–79 Edmonton Oilers WHA 38 5 4 9 22 2 0 0 0 4
1979–80 Houston Apollos CHL 7 1 0 1 0
1980–81 Wichita Wind CHL 1 0 0 0 2
NHL totals 568 107 171 278 633 15 2 4 6 28
  • Source: NHL.com[9]

References

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External links

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  1. a b c "Kings' Sept. 11 victims get day with Cup". National Hockey League. October 15, 2012.
  2. Arritt, Dan (September 11, 2011). "Ace Bailey still leaving gifts 10 years later". ESPN.
  3. Olson, Lisa (June 7, 2012). "Ace Bailey’s spirit lives on in hockey and the Los Angeles Kings" Template:Webarchive. Sporting News.
  4. Hammond, Rich (September 9, 2011). "10 Years Later: Memories of Kings Scouts Still Strong". Los Angeles Kings/NHL.com Network.
  5. Dupont, Kevin Paul (September 11, 2011). "Widow still holds her Ace in hand". Boston.com.
  6. "BAILEY & BAVIS MEMORIAL FUND". Los Angeles Kings/NHL.com Network. Retrieved December 22, 2013.
  7. Garnet Bailey Template:Webarchive. Memorial Guide: National 9/11 Memorial. Retrieved October 28, 2011.
  8. Bruins Announce “Historic 100” Ahead of All-Centennial Team Reveal https://www.nhl.com/bruins/news/bruins-announce-historic-100-ahead-of-all-centennial-team-reveal
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