Off the PitchBBC SportUnverified source· 17 Aug 2026
Former Wolves captain Mike Bailey dies aged 84
A long illness has claimed the life of a Wolves legend who lifted the League Cup in 1974.
L. Bailey
player
Who
Mike Bailey
What
Died aged 84 after a long illness
Club
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Appearances
436 for Wolves
Honours
League Cup winner 1974
What happened. Former Wolverhampton Wanderers captain Mike Bailey has died at the age of 84 after a long illness.
- Bailey was capped twice by England, first in a 10-0 win over the US in 1964.
- He helped Wolves reach the Uefa Cup final in 1972 and win the League Cup in 1974.
- He later managed Charlton, Brighton, OFI and Leatherhead.
Bailey's legacy at Molineux includes 436 appearances and a promotion-winning final season.
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