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]