Bailey was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the 1969 NHL Amateur Draft and went on to play for the Blues, the Atlanta Flames, and the Boston Bruins. He was a reliable and dependable defenseman who was known for his physical play and leadership. He was a key member of the Bruins' Stanley Cup championship team in 1972.
Bailey was also known for his off-ice contributions to the game of hockey. He was a founding member of the NHL Players' Association and served as the organization's first president. He was also a member of the NHL's Competition Committee and was instrumental in the development of the league's safety rules.
Bailey's career was cut short due to a severe knee injury in 1979. He retired from the NHL in 1980 and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1995. He was also inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame in 2003.
Garnet Bailey was a respected and admired player who had a successful career in the NHL. He was known for his strong defensive play, leadership, and off-ice contributions to the game of hockey. He was a key member of championship teams and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1995.
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