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My Take
What grabs me about Bob Bailor is a single line of history: he was the very first player the Toronto Blue Jays selected in the 1976 expansion draft. Born in 1951 in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, he became the literal cornerstone of a brand-new franchise, carrying the weight that comes with being chosen number one for a team that did not yet exist. I love that kind of pioneer's distinction far more than flashier fame. Bailor's career is a reminder that someone has to lay the foundation, and the men who build from nothing deserve to be remembered with genuine respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bob Bailor
- Name (Japanese)
- ボブ・ベイラー
- Reading
- ぼぶ・べいらー
- Born
- July 10, 1951 (age 75)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rabbit
- Origin
- Connellsville, Pennsylvania, United States
- Occupation
- baseball player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Bob Bailor born?
Born July 10, 1951 (age 75).
Where is Bob Bailor from?
Bob Bailor is from Connellsville, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Bob Bailor do?
Bob Bailor works as baseball player.
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7. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.