Gerry Baker (footballer, born 1938) explained

Gerry Baker
Fullname:Gerard Baker
Birth Date:16 September 1938
Birth Place:Wigan, England
Position:Full back
Years1:1957–1958
Clubs1:Bolton Wanderers
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:1958–1959
Clubs2:Wigan Athletic
Caps2:47
Goals2:0
Years3:1959–1963
Clubs3:Nottingham Forest
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:1963–1968
Clubs4:York City
Caps4:214
Goals4:7

Gerard Baker (born 16 September 1938) is an English former footballer who made more than 200 appearances in the Football League for York City.[1] His career ended following a cartilage injury sustained on 30 November 1968. On 20 October 1969 he enjoyed a testimonial game when York City played The Happy Wanderers (the club's 1954–55 FA Cup semi final side).[2]

He started his career with Bolton Wanderers before joining his hometown club Wigan Athletic, where he made played 47 games in the Lancashire Combination.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: York City : 1946/47–2003/04 . UK A–Z Transfers . Neil Brown . 7 October 2009.
  2. Book: Batters , Dave . York City: A Complete Record 1992-1990 . 1990 . Breedon Books . 0-907969-69-0 . 139.
  3. Book: Hayes . Dean . The Latics: The Official History of Wigan Athletic F.C. . 1996 . Yore Publications . Harefield . 978-1-874427-91-9 . 147.