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Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Former Red Oak, Prairie View A&M football player dies
The Brief Former Red Oak football player Jackson Bailey, 22, has died, Prairie View A&M confirmed. Prairie View A&M praised Bailey's "presence and energy," stating he became an "unforgettable part of our campus family." His cause of death was not released. RED OAK, Texas - Former Red Oak football player Jackson Bailey has died at the age of 22, according to Prairie View A&M. Jackson "Jacks" Bailey attended Red Oak High School, where he only lost three games in his career. Bailey attended the University of Arizona as a three-star recruit. He then transferred to University of Louisiana Monroe before joining Prairie View A&M for the 2023-2024 season. Bailey did not play in any games, but the school said "his presence and energy were felt deeply." His cause of death was not released. What they're saying "He chose Prairie View A&M to be closer to home, and in doing so, became an unforgettable part of our campus family. Though his time at PVAMU was brief, the impact he made will resonate for years to come," wrote Prairie View A&M in a post. "We honor and remember Jackson 'Jacks' Bailey not only for his potential and promise but for the way he lived—with purpose, humor, humility, and heart." The Source Information in this article comes from Prairie View A&M.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Former Prairie View A&M college football player dies at 22
Former Prairie View A&M college football player Jackson Bailey has died at the age of 22, the school announced on Tuesday. Bailey, who began his college career at Arizona before transferring to Louisiana-Monroe, was on Prairie View's roster for the 2023-24 season. In a statement on the athletic department's website, the school did not disclose a cause of death for Bailey. 'The Prairie View A&M University Department of Athletics extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, teammates, and fraternity brothers of Jackson 'Jacks' Bailey, a cherished member of the Panther football program and the PVAMU community,' the statement began. 'Jackson joined the football team for the 2023–24 season. Although he did not appear in any official games, his presence and energy were felt deeply within the locker room and across campus. A proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. – Zeta Beta Chapter, Jackson exemplified brotherhood, resilience, and purpose. The statement went on to say that Bailey 'brought a light-hearted and grounded spirit to everything' before touching on his faith. 'His favorite words to live by were: 'God got me.' These words guided his path on and off the field.'
Fox News
3 days ago
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- Fox News
Former Prairie View A&M football player Jackson Bailey dead at 22
Former Prairie View A&M football player and Texas native Jackson Bailey has died, the university announced this week. He was just 22. The Panthers' athletics department shared a lengthy post announcing Bailey's passing on Tuesday. Bailey was a member of Prairie View A&M football during the 2023-2024 season, but he did not appear in any official games that season. "The Prairie View A&M University Department of Athletics extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, teammates, and fraternity brothers of Jackson 'Jacks' Bailey, a cherished member of the Panther football program and the PVAMU community," the statement read. "His favorite words to live by were: 'God got me.' These words guided his path on and off the field." Details surrounding Bailey's death were not immediately known. Bailey was a standout linebacker at Red Oak High School in DeSoto, Texas, where he earned 5A Division I all-state honors his senior year, when he registered 64 tackles and four interceptions. He moved on to play at Arizona, where he redshirted his freshman year. He then transferred to Louisiana-Monroe, where he appeared in nine games. He recorded 14 tackles and one quarterback hurry during the 2022-2023 season. According to Prairie View A&M University, Bailey transferred to be closer to home his junior year. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
