Norm Bailey has passed

[DaddyChoc]

according to a reliable source

 

[Scrutiner]

So sorry to read this. He was a fan favorite and we were really disappointed for him and UConn when he wasn't able to maintain eligibility. Of course, it took the program bottoming out in the mid-80's after he left to bring the support staff and programs that help all the kids today. Rest in Peace Norman.
The following story is a nice update on his life:

UCONN Hoop Legends: NORMAN BAILEY

www.uconnhooplegends.com

 

[willie99]

RIP, played with our "aircraft carriers"

 

[Calhoun's Court]

So sad to hear this.
One of my favorite Uconn players over the years.
RIP Norman

 

[CL82]

Confirmed

Very sorry to hear this.

 

[Chief00]

Very sad news about Norman Bailey. My sympathies to his family. Chief

 

[Dove]

Rest in Peace, Norman.

A freshman on the team when I became a Husky fan.

 

[Waquoit]

I believe he had the 1st ESPN Dunk of the Year.

 

[uconnfan68]

RIP Norman. Condolences to the Bailey family. Gone too soon.

 

[CL82]

I saw this posted on Twitter and it put a smile on my face

First, Bailey could really get up there. Second, it gives you an idea of what seeing a game was like in the old Field House.

 

[whalerfan]

I went to high school with Norman and I truly enjoyed his performances on the court. He was a great one.

 

[HooperScooper]

Former Hartford, UConn basketball standout Norman Bailey dies at 61

Norman Bailey, who played for UConn from 1980-83, has died at the age of 61. Norman Bailey, who rose from Hartford’s playgrounds to a notable career with UConn’s early Big East teams, h…

www.courant.com

Alternate free access:

Former Hartford, UConn basketball standout Norman Bailey dies at 61​

 

[uconngb]

Still the best dunker in UConn history if you ask me......

 

[Rasputin]

Very sad and way too young! He was in one of my classes back in the day. As I recall, he even came to class one time.

 

[hansonel-amin]

RIP Stormin' Norman

 

[Husky1]

We were in the same class (year) and i will always remember him as a great warrior on the court and a real nice guy and fun loving off the court

 

[Madmannsucks]

So sad to hear this. One of my all time favorite players.

 

[HCCForever]

RIP Norm. Way too young. He sure could sky. I remember him from Northwest and UConn when majority of players were from CT.

 

[UCMBBFan]

A Blue Hills Avenue legend, Norman was a good guy and a great basketball player. My recollection was he was pretty chill, without attitude or ego. The basketball buzz he created in the North End in the 70s was crazy. Keney Park, St. Justin’s CYO, Northwest Catholic, then UConn and playing professionally overseas. We were happy to see one of our own do so well. I'm sorry he passed at such a young age and hope he went peacefully. Will pray for him and his family. Rest in peace, Norman.

 

[Khal Drogo]

So sad to hear this.
One of my favorite Uconn players over the years.
RIP Norman

I really enjoyed that 1980 season. They should have done better. Corny, Mike McKay, Norm, Bobby Dublin, Vernon G and Karl Hobbs

 

[UCMBBFan]

A Blue Hills Avenue legend, Norman was a good guy and a great basketball player. My recollection was he was pretty chill, without attitude or ego. The basketball buzz he created in the North End in the 70s was crazy. Keney Park, St. Justin’s CYO, Northwest Catholic, then UConn and playing professionally overseas. We were happy to see one of our own do so well. I'm sorry he passed at such a young age and hope he went peacefully. Will pray for him and his family. Rest in peace, Norman.

A follow up to my previous post and nice tribute from my brother who played CYO BBall with Norman at St. Justin's: "I remember him well! I loved Norman. He was always the happiest, silliest, goofiest dude on the court and almost always the highest scoring player. Played a lot of ball with Norman. Through school and some pick up ball. Norman liked to complement other players moves and I remember him making me feel very good inside. He was very talented, with a very special personality. A very fun person, people loved to be around. I am very sorry to hear the news. May he rest in peace."

 

[Waquoit]

I really enjoyed that 1980 season. They should have done better. Corny, Mike McKay, Norm, Bobby Dublin, Vernon G and Karl Hobbs

The 1981 and 82 teams should have done better as well. They would get their win against Cuse and call it a wrap. Three underachieving years in a row followed up with a downturn in recruiting would get a coach 4 more years back then.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

I really enjoyed that 1980 season. They should have done better. Corny, Mike McKay, Norm, Bobby Dublin, Vernon G and Karl Hobbs

The thing is once the calendar moved from 1980 to 1981 we started the conference schedule and everything changed. The bulk of the were at least similarly talented and there were quite a few coaches on a far different level than Perno.

Rest in peace Norm.

 

[HCCForever]

I really enjoyed that 1980 season. They should have done better. Corny, Mike McKay, Norm, Bobby Dublin, Vernon G and Karl Hobbs

I remember that 1980-81 season well with Bobby Dulin, Chuck Aleksinas ( the Morris Mountain) and the rest of the team that you mentioned. We traveled to New Haven to see UConn beat Syracuse with Marty Headd. I know that Headd was injured that season but don't remember if he played in New Haven. I then attended my first Big East tournament which was held in Syracuse that year. Somehow we had seats on the court although we bought tickets late.

Then of course, Trent Tucker from Minnesota shot lots out at the Hartford Civic Center beating UConn in the NIT.

 

[dvegas]

There's a service Friday 2/10 in Hartford. Rest in Power Norman