Nat Bailey
Nathaniel Ryal Bailey (January 31, 1902 – March 27, 1978), better known as Nat Bailey, was an American-born Canadian restaurateur, and the founder of White Spot restaurants. He is known for building the first drive-in restaurant in Canada, in 1928, and developing the first car-hop tray. His chain of restaurants continues to thrive today.
Nat Bailey | |
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 Nat Bailey in 1961 | |
| Born | January 31, 1902 |
| Died | March 27, 1978 (aged 76) |
| Occupation | Founder of White Spot |
Baseball career | |
| Member of the Canadian | |
 Baseball Hall of Fame | |
| Induction | 2013 |
Biography
Born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Bailey moved to Vancouver, British Columbia in 1913.
Bailey was a Freemason, and supporter of the Marpole Rotary Club, as well as the Chamber of Commerce.
Sports involvement
Bailey was also a supporter of little league baseball in the city of Vancouver and was a part owner of the Vancouver Mounties professional team. His love of the game was commemorated with the renaming of Capilano Stadium to Nat Bailey Stadium after his death in 1978. Nat Bailey Stadium is currently the home of the Vancouver Canadians, an affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays.
External links
- Bio - Grand Lodge of BC & Yukon records