Bob Baker

Robert Baker (born November 28, 1927) is an American former gridiron football coach. He served as the head coach for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) from 1975 to 1976 and as the head football coach at Pace University from 1989 to 1991. He was a coach for 40 seasons before retiring in 1991.

Early life and education Baker was born on November 28, 1927, in Lima, Ohio. He went to Bluffton High School in Indiana. Baker went to college at Ball State. While in college he played quarterback, running back, and kicker. He led them to an 8–0 record in 1949. He was named All-State in 1950. He was the head coach for seven seasons.

Indiana His first year of college coaching was in 1966 with the Indiana Hoosiers.

Detroit Lions From 1985 to 1988, he was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers The next season he spent with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was their quarterbacks and receivers coach.

Pace From 1989 to 1991, he was the head coach of the Pace Setters.

Head coaching record College

Awards and honors Playing honors All-State (1950)

Coaching honors Ball State Coach of the Year (1977) Ball State Athletic Hall of Fame (1977) Indiana Football Hall of Fame (1981)