Garnet (Ace) Bailey

(June 13, 1948 — Sept. 11, 2001)

Born in Lloydminster, Alta., he had a 20-year career as a pro scout. . . . Was Los Angeles Kings’ director of pro scouting, and was en route to training camp, when he died aboard the plane that crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001. . . . The Kings’ mascot, Bailey, is named in his memory. . . . Began his scouting career with Edmonton Oilers in 1981. . . . Joined the Kings in 1994. . . . Played 568 regular-season NHL games over 10 seasons split between Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues and Washington Capitals. Also played one season with the WHA’s Oilers. . . . Won two Stanley Cups as a player (Bruins, 1970-72) and five while scouting (Oilers, 1984-85-87-88-90). . . . Won AHL title with the Hershey Bears (1969). . . . Key player on Edmonton Oil Kings 1966 Memorial Cup championship team.