Former Bear Johnny Bailey dies from pancreatic cancer

HOUSTON -- Johnny Bailey, a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and former NFL Pro Bowl kick returner, has died in Houston from pancreatic cancer. He was 43.

Texas A&M-Kingsville announced his death Friday. Bailey played for the Division II school from 1986-89, when it was known as Texas A&I University, and became the second college player to run for more than 6,000 yards in a career.

He played six seasons in the NFL after he was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the ninth round in 1990. He holds the team's record for the longest punt return, with 95-yarder for a touchdown in his rookie season.

Funeral arrangements are pending for Bailey, who starred at Houston Yates High School.

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