Jack Baker (rugby league) explained

Jack Baker
Fullname:Reuben John Baker
Birth Date:1890
Birth Place:Picton, New South Wales, Australia
Death Place:North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Club1:South Sydney
Year1start:1919
Year1end:20
Appearances1:24
Tries1:5
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:15
Club2:North Sydney
Year2start:1921
Year2end:23
Appearances2:32
Tries2:3
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:9
Source:[1]

Jack Baker (1890 – 1947) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. He played in the NSWRFL premiership for the North Sydney and South Sydney clubs. His position was at second-row.

Playing career

Baker made his first grade debut for South Sydney against Annandale in Round 2 1919 which finished in an 8–8 draw at Wentworth Park. Baker spent two years at Souths before signing with North Sydney.

Baker was a member of Norths only premiership victories in 1921 and 1922. He played in the 1922 grand final against Glebe where Norths won 35–3 at The Sydney Cricket Ground.[2]

Post playing

After retirement, Baker worked as a police sergeant.

Death

Baker died while living at North Sydney in 1947.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jack Baker - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Shawn Dollin and Andrew. Ferguson. Rugbyleagueproject.org. 22 June 2018.
  2. Web site: South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Jack Baker. www.ssralmanac.com.
  3. Web site: Happy 110th Birthday North Sydney - North Sydney Bears . 22 June 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180622165619/https://www.northsydneybears.com.au/happy110/ . 22 June 2018 . dead .