About Ed Baker
Lived 1931 – 2013 (aged 82). Ed Baker was an American head coach.
Edward D. Baker (June 24, 1931 – December 11, 2013) was an American football, lacrosse, and track coach. He served two stints as the head football coach at Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1967 to 1983 and again from 1988 to 1989, compiling a record of 62–89–5
Baker was born on June 24, 1931, in Cleveland. He graduated from Brooklyn High School in Brooklyn, Ohio before attending Denison University in Granville, Ohio, where he played college football. After graduating from Denison, Baker moved on to Ohio State University to pursue a master's degree and serve as a graduate assistant in the school's physical education department. He was head coach of Ohio State's varsity lacrosse team in 1954.
Baker's grandson, Matt Baker, played football as a quarterback at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ed Baker?
American football coach (1931-2013)
When was Ed Baker born?
Ed Baker was born on 24 June 1931 in Cleveland.
When did Ed Baker die?
Ed Baker died on 11 December 2013 in Fort Myers, Florida.
What was Ed Baker's occupation?
Ed Baker was a head coach.
What nationality was Ed Baker?
Ed Baker was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ed Baker (American football coach)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ed Baker. https://biography.guide/ed-baker-head-coach/
MLA: "Ed Baker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ed-baker-head-coach/.
Chicago: "Ed Baker." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ed-baker-head-coach/.
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