Career
One of three brothers to play in the VFL (along with Selwyn and Ted), Baker played his football as a rover and in the forward line. Baker was a losing grand finalist for Collingwood in both 1925 and 1926. He finished equal fifth in the 1926.
During the 1928 VFL season, Baker crossed to Richmond, where he made 10 appearances.
Baker coached his original club Wonthaggi for five years and steered them to three premierships.
