DOB: 22 December 1933
Died: 20 November 2011
Debut: Round 5, 1953 against Essendon at Windy Hill
Last Game: Round 6, 1955 against Hawthorn at MCG
From: Mentone Grammar
Number: 21 (1953-1955)
Games: 8
Goals: 0
Career Statistics
Wins | Draws | Losses | Winning % |
7 | 0 | 1 | 87.50 |
Baker played two seasons in the Thirds, where he was vice-captain in 1952, before making his debut in 1953. He left the club midway through 1954 to join Boolarra before returning in 1955.
A clearance hitch before Round 1, 1955 almost derailed his second Demon debut, with Melbourne officials having to travel to Boolarra the night before the game to organised a clearance.
Despite playing in six straight wins that year it was Baker's last year in VFL football and he was cleared to SANFL side North Adelaide for 1956.
Baker was also a professional foot runner.
Year | Games | Goals | Brownlow |
1953 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
1955 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Notes
May not have played any games with North Adelaide. Possibly the N. Baker from Heathcote in the 1952 pre-season
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Sun - 23/04/1954
Age - 09/03/1955
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