Career

Early years

A goalkeeper, Baker began his career in his native North East with Northern League sides Unsworth Colliery, Crook Town, Shotton Colliery Welfare and Chilton Colliery Recreation. He later earned a move to the Football League with Southport, remaining with the club until 1932. Brentford

Baker signed for Division Three South side Brentford in 1932 on a free transfer.

Originally signed by Harry Curtis as cover for Dave Smith, Baker quickly took over the number one jersey and held down the position until January 1934, when Jack Clough took over.

He made 43 appearances during the Bees" 1932/33 Division Three South title-winning season. Baker left Brentford at the end of the 1933/34 season, having made 65 appearances in his two years with Brentford.

Northampton Town

Baker remained in the Division Three South to sign for Northampton Town, playing the 1934/35 season with the club Later career

Baker"s final league club was Division Three North side Rochdale and he wound down his career with North Eastern League side Horden Colliery Welfare.

Brentford

Football League Division Three South (1): 1932/33.