| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 2, 1896 San Saba, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | October 28, 1964 (aged 68) Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| Baseball | |
| 1916–1917 | Texas A&M |
| 1920–1921 | Texas A&M |
| 1922–1923 | Bethany (WV) |
| Football | |
| 1915–1916 | Texas A&M |
| 1919–1920 | Texas A&M |
| 1921–1922 | Bethany (WV) |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Baseball | |
| 1927–1942 | Washington State |
| 1946–1961 | Washington State |
| Football | |
| 1926–? | Washington State (assistant) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 603–325–5 |
Buck Bailey | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ | U.S. Army, U.S. Navy |
| Years of service | 1917–1919, 1943–1945 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | World War I, World War II |
Arthur Buckner Bailey (June 2, 1896 – October 28, 1964) was a college baseball head coach; he led the Washington State Cougars for 32 seasons, from 1927 through 1961, except for three seasons during World War II,[1][2] and had an overall record of 603–325–5 (.649).[3]
- ^ Fry, Dick (March 26, 1961). "The life and legend of Buck Bailey, 34 years a Cougar". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). p. 5, sports.
- ^ "Buck Bailey, wife die in smash". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). October 28, 1964. p. 1.
- ^ "2010 Washington State Cougars Baseball Media Guide" (PDF). Washington State Sports Information. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 7, 2014. Retrieved December 7, 2014.