Alf Baker
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Alfred Baker | ||
Date of birth | 27 April 1898 | ||
Place of birth | Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England | ||
Date of death | 1 April 1955 | (aged 56)||
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Right-half; Right-back | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
–1919 | Eastwood Rangers | ||
1919–1931 | Arsenal | 310 | (23) |
International career | |||
1927 | England | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Alfred Baker (27 April 1898 – April 1955) was an English footballer.
Playing career
Born in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, Baker was originally a miner and played for various clubs in Derbyshire as an amateur, including Eastwood Rangers. During World War I he guested for Chesterfield, Crystal Palace and Huddersfield Town, although these appearances are not considered official. In 1919 he turned professional and signed for Arsenal; according to club legend, Arsenal manager Leslie Knighton signed Baker after meeting him at the pit where he worked, thus beating rivals for the player's signature who were waiting at his home.
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Personal life
His brother Jim Baker was also a footballer who played for Leeds United. Baker later worked for Arsenal as a scout. He died in 1955, at the age of 56.[2]
Honours
Arsenal
- 1926–27
References
- ^ The Vagrant (22 August 1921). "First Division prospects. Arsenal". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.
- ^ a b "Alf Baker". Arsenal.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2017.
- Harris, Jeff (1995). Hogg, Tony (ed.). Arsenal Who's Who. Independent UK Sports. ISBN 1-899429-03-4.
- Soar, Phil & Tyler, Martin (2005). The Official Illustrated History of Arsenal. Hamlyn. ISBN 0-600-61344-5.
- Alf Baker at Englandstats.com
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