Dennis Baker (cricketer)

Dennis James Baker (born 29 December 1947) was an Australian cricketer who played for Western Australia and Tasmania. His career was from 1972 until 1982.

Dennis Baker
Personal information
Full name
Dennis James Baker
Born (1947-12-29) 29 December 1947 (age 76)
Norseman, Western Australia
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1972/73–1975/75Western Australia
1977/78Tasmania
1981/82Western Australia
Career statistics
Competition First-class List A
Matches 23 13
Runs scored 463 61
Batting average 19.29 15.25
100s/50s 0/3 0/0
Top score 66 21*
Balls bowled 3,878 683
Wickets 65 21
Bowling average 28.78 19.28
5 wickets in innings 1 0
10 wickets in match 0 0
Best bowling 5/45 4/35
Catches/stumpings 12/– 3/–
Source: CricketArchive, 24 August 2010

On 28 July 2000, Baker was awarded the Australian Sports Medal with the citation reading "Dual Sheffield Shield representative for WA/Tas/career of more than 25 years".[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Dennis Baker". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
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