Hall of Fame
Dr. Bailey served as President of Valdosta State for 23 years, was responsible for the start of football, the construction of the Student Recreation Center, The Complex and guided Valdosta State to University status in 1993, among many other notable contributions to Valdosta State.  His lovely wife, Joan, served as the University's First Lady and was known as "Mama" to over 32,000 graduates and was loved and respected by all.  The couple was married for over 50 years and both were keenly instrumental in the success of Valdosta State as a whole and the success of Blazer athletics.Â
