Gerry Baker (footballer, born 1938)

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]

Gerry Baker
Personal information
Full name Gerard Baker
Date of birth (1938-09-16) 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)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

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

  1. "York City : 1946/47–2003/04". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 7 October 2009.
  2. Batters, Dave (1990). York City: A Complete Record 1992-1990. Breedon Books. p. 139. ISBN 0 907969 69 0.
  3. 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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