Sam Bayley

Samuel Bayley (November 1878 – after 1899) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Small Heath.[1]

Not to be confused with Sam Bailey.

Sam Bayley
Personal information
Full name Samuel Bayley
Date of birth (1878-11-00)November 1878
Place of birth Rugby, England
Place of death Coventry, England
Position(s) Inside forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
– St Saviour's
– Rugby
– Leamington Town
1899–1900 Small Heath 1 (1)
1900–19?? Leamington Town
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Bayley was born in Rugby, Warwickshire, and played for St Saviour's, Rugby and Leamington Town before joining Small Heath in 1899.[2] An inside forward, he made his debut in the Second Division on New Year's Day 1900 in a home game against Middlesbrough which Small Heath won 5–1.[3] Bayley scored one goal and contributed to two others, but never played for the club again, and left soon afterwards to return to Leamington. He died in Coventry, Warwickshire.[2]

References
  1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData (Tony Brown). p. 20. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  2. Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 71. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
  3. Matthews, p. 146.


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