William Baker (cricketer, born 1807)

William Danby Baker (4 January 1807 – 4 March 1885) was an English cricketer. Baker's batting style is unknown. He was born at Kennington, Surrey.

For other cricketers with the same name, see William Baker (cricketer, born 1823) and William Baker (cricketer, born 1832).

William Baker
Personal information
Full nameWilliam Danby Baker
Born(1807-01-04)4 January 1807
Kennington, Surrey, England
Died4 March 1885(1885-03-04) (aged 78)
Lambeth, Surrey, England
RelationsGeorge Earnshaw (son)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1847–1851Surrey
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 7
Runs scored 118
Batting average 9.83
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 22
Catches/stumpings 2/–
Source: Cricinfo, 7 April 2013

Baker made his first-class debut for the Surrey Club against the Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's in 1846.[1] The following year he made his debut for Surrey against the Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's, as well as playing a second match against the same opposition in that season.[1] His next appearance in first-class cricket came for Surrey against an All-England XI in 1850, with him playing in the same fixture in 1851.[1] He made a further first-class appearance in 1851 for the Surrey Club against the Marylebone Cricket Club, before making a final appearance in the same fixture in 1853.[1] In his seven appearances in first-class cricket, Baker scored a total of 118 at an average of 9.83, with a high score of 22.[2]

He died at Lambeth, Surrey on 4 March 1885.

References
  1. "First-Class Matches played by William Baker". CricketArchive. Retrieved 7 April 2013.
  2. "Player profile: William Baker". CricketArchive. Retrieved 7 April 2013.
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