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Ronnie William “Bill” Bailey Sr.

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Ronnie William “Bill” Bailey Sr.

Birth
Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Death
29 May 2014 (aged 67)
Wayne County, Michigan, USA
Burial
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA Add to Map
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The LoveTrain Coach:

For more than 40 years Ronnie committed his life to youth development within the city of Detroit, Beginning in baseball and basketball, Baily soon tapered his efforts in hopes of reaching gender equality within athletic organizations. Turning his attention to softball, he quickly became a staple with PAL, female athletics.
Ron's Love Train softball teams begin teaching young females the fundamentals of the game at the age of eight. Coaching teams from 3 different age groups, over the years Bailey helped many of his athletes graduate from the program and move up to the collegiate ranks. Leadership, sportsmanship and teamwork make up the platform from which he based his mentoring, creating what he referred to as a safe and clean environment for girls to develop.

A graduate of NW High School. Bailey competed in football, basketball, baseball and track. The Detroit, native began as a longtime local radio DJ, before moving into coaching and athletics. While on air on evening, he received a mix-tape entitled LOVETRAIN. The song, messages and content associated with such label was something he would carry with him into the athletic world.As a beloved member of the Detroit PAL family, Ronnie leaves behind a legacy of dedication and commitment to equal opportunity.

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The LoveTrain Coach:

For more than 40 years Ronnie committed his life to youth development within the city of Detroit, Beginning in baseball and basketball, Baily soon tapered his efforts in hopes of reaching gender equality within athletic organizations. Turning his attention to softball, he quickly became a staple with PAL, female athletics.
Ron's Love Train softball teams begin teaching young females the fundamentals of the game at the age of eight. Coaching teams from 3 different age groups, over the years Bailey helped many of his athletes graduate from the program and move up to the collegiate ranks. Leadership, sportsmanship and teamwork make up the platform from which he based his mentoring, creating what he referred to as a safe and clean environment for girls to develop.

A graduate of NW High School. Bailey competed in football, basketball, baseball and track. The Detroit, native began as a longtime local radio DJ, before moving into coaching and athletics. While on air on evening, he received a mix-tape entitled LOVETRAIN. The song, messages and content associated with such label was something he would carry with him into the athletic world.As a beloved member of the Detroit PAL family, Ronnie leaves behind a legacy of dedication and commitment to equal opportunity.

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