For Bailey, An Unorthodox Life
Washington Post 25May99; Page D01 L5
By Michael Wilbon

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH -- This is a lengthy but positive article about Thurl Bailey, a member of the Utah Jazz basketball team and member of the LDS Church.

The article spans his professional life, with beginnings with the Jazz and then his time in Europe. Now, Bailey has returned to the Jazz, due mainy in opart to his belief that being with his family here was more impoortant than playing in Europe for the big money.

Bailey discusses his conversion to the Church and how it has affected his life, both professionally and personally. He talks about the Church's missionary efforts and it extensive service efforts all around the world.