Winfred Bailey (1989) - Florida State Athletics Hall of Fame

Winfred Bailey

Induction:
1989

Winfred Bailey began his Florida State football career in 1961 as a highly recruited halfback, playing behind the great Fred Bilentnikoff. By his junior year, Bailey, an outstanding two-way player, had made a name for himself at defensive back.

Bailey's finest year was 1964, his senior season, when he intercepted a team-best 6 passes and was also a leading punt and kickoff returner. That year his efforts helped lead Florida State to an 8-1-1 record and a victory over Oklahoma in the Gator Bowl.

Although his overall statistics are impressive, Bailey's contributions were perhaps greater because of his unique ability to come up with the big plays. Several times during his career, Bailey produced game-saving plays that made him one of Florida State's best defensive backs.