Daredevils name Otis Hailey head coach
July 27, 2005 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Niagara Daredevils News Release
St. Catharines, ON. ABA Niagara Daredevil President Al Howell is pleased to announce the team has signed veteran coach Mr. Otis Hailey, father of former Toronto Argonauts and Washington Redskins football star Jermaine Hailey as head coach for the team that begins play in November.
Hailey is the former head coach of the ABA Calgary Drillers and Tijuana Dragons in the ABA and knows the league well.
Coach Hailey stated, "The division with Buffalo and Rochester close to us will provide a tremendous rivalry. I have great respect for both organizations, know the caliber of players they are recruiting - but we will be ready."
Coach Hailey can be reached at: coachotishailey@yahoo.com or you can call 905 356 0986. Additional information including tryout camps will follow shortly.
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