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.
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| Full name | Reuben John Baker | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 1890 Picton, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 1947 (aged 56–57) North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Second-row | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing career edit
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 edit
After retirement, Baker worked as a police sergeant.
Death edit
Baker died while living at North Sydney in 1947.[3]
References edit
- ^ Ferguson, Shawn Dollin and Andrew. "Jack Baker - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
- ^ "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Jack Baker". www.ssralmanac.com.
- ^ "Happy 110th Birthday North Sydney - North Sydney Bears". Archived from the original on 22 June 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2018.