Garnet Bailey was born on June 13, 1948 in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada. He was married to Katherine Pothier. He died on September 11, 2001 in New York City, New York, USA.
Passenger on United Airlines Flight 175 that was flown into the World Trade Center on 9/11.
Member of the 1970 and 1972 Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins as a player, and the 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, and 1990 Stanley Cup champion Edmonton Oilers as a scout.
Director of pro scouting for the Los Angeles Kings at the time of his death, the team renamed their most inspirational player award the Ace Bailey Award.