Norm Baker (footballer)
Norman Baker (24 April 1917 – 28 January 1979) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
| Norm Baker | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Norman Baker | ||
| Date of birth | 24 April 1917 | ||
| Place of birth | Northcote, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 28 January 1979 (aged 61) | ||
| Place of death | Sandy Point, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Northcote CYMS | ||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Back pocker / Halfback | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1937–41 | Essendon | 55 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1941. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
His football career ended when he enlisted to serve in World War II.[2]
Notes
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 37. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
- "World War II Roll: Norman Baker". Commonwealth of Australia.
External links
- Norm Baker's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Norm Baker's profile at Australianfootball.com
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