Bill Baker Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Bill Baker Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Bill Baker:

Bill Baker (full name: William Presley Baker; no nicknames) played catcher from 1940 until 1949 for the Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals. He played for the Reds from 1940 - 1941, Pirates from 1941 - 1946 and Cardinals from 1948 - 1949. Over 7 seasons, he played 263 games, hit 2 home runs, drove in 45 runs, and stole 6 bases. Born on February 22, 1911 in Paw Creek, NC, Baker stood 6' 0" and weighed 200 lb. He attended Boyden (Salisbury, NC) (All Transactions) high school. His debut was on May 4, 1940 and he played his final game on August 1, 1949. Common misspellings of his name include William Bill billy Presley Will William Baker.