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]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gerard Baker | ||
| Date of birth | 16 September 1938 | ||
| Place of birth | Wigan, England | ||
| Position(s) | Full back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1957–1958 | Bolton Wanderers | 0 | (0) |
| 1958–1959 | Wigan Athletic | 47 | (0) |
| 1959–1963 | Nottingham Forest | 0 | (0) |
| 1963–1968 | York City | 214 | (7) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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]
References
edit- ^ "York City : 1946/47–2003/04". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 7 October 2009.
- ^ Batters, Dave (1990). York City: A Complete Record 1992-1990. Breedon Books. p. 139. ISBN 0-907969-69-0.
- ^ Hayes, Dean (1996). The Latics: The Official History of Wigan Athletic F.C. Harefield: Yore Publications. p. 147. ISBN 978-1-874427-91-9.
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