Jack Baker (rugby league)

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.

Jack Baker

Personal information
Full name	Reuben John Baker
Born	1890 Picton, New South Wales, Australia
Died	1947 (aged 56–57) North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position	Second-row
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1919–20 South Sydney 24 5 0 0 15 1921–23 North Sydney 32 3 0 0 9 Total 56 8 0 0 24
Source: [1]

Playing career

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

After retirement, Baker worked as a police sergeant.

Death

Baker died while living at North Sydney in 1947.[3]

References

1. Ferguson, Shawn Dollin and Andrew. "Jack Baker - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
2. "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Jack Baker". www.ssralmanac.com.
3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 22 June 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2018.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)