Shamrock Rovers F.C.
He joined Shamrock Rovers F.C. in 1960 and as a striker was top scorer in the League of Ireland on two occasions, 1961–62 and 1963-64. On 20 August 1962 Bailham scored his only headed goal for the Hoops in a 5-5 draw against Drumcondra F.C.. In February 1963 he scored four times as Rovers hammered Bohemian F.C. 7-1 at Glenmalure Park. In August 1963 he scored a hat trick of penalties in a 4-1 win over Limerick F.C..