Career
In team sports, Baker was goalkeeper for England, Liverpool, Everton and Chelsea football clubs, having previously played for the renowned amateur team, the Corinthians. He was also an international-level water polo goalkeeper. Baker initially played as a defender, and took the keeper position after his ankle was damaged in a naval mine sweeping operation during World War I.
Individually, Baker held British records in the high jump (195 m, from 1921 to 1946) and triple jump.
He competed in these events at the 1912 and 1920 Olympic Games and finished in 6–11th places.
After retiring from sports Baker joined the family firm producing soap and chemicals and became a renowned businessman in the Liverpool area.