Bob Baker

Lloyd Owen Baker (February 24, 1919 – November 28, 1950), whose nickname is sometimes attributed as Bob, was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Indianapolis Kautskys in the National Basketball League in six games during the 1945–46 season, but was released on December 14, 1945.

Biography Born in Union Township, Indiana, Baker was a standout athlete growing up. He then attended Franklin College from 1937 to 1941 and played for the school's football and basketball teams. While in college he was also a member of the Kappa Delta Rho fraternity.

Baker served in the Army during World War II as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division, where he saw combat in Europe.

Death On November 28, 1950, Baker was playing in an industrial league game at Franklin Gymnasium in Frankfort, Indiana. He began to feel ill during the third quarter and sat out the remainder of the contest. That night, he died of a heart attack in his home at age 31.