About Frank Baker
Lived 1918 – 1989 (aged 71). Frank Baker was a British association football player.
Frank Baker (22 October 1918 – 10 December 1989) was a footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke City. He made 174 appearances for Stoke, scoring 33 goals. His elder brother, Horace, also played professional football.
Early and personal life Frank Baker was born in Stoke-on-Trent as the son of a former Fenton Town player and four of his brothers also played football, including elder brother Horace.
Career Baker earned his living driving a laundry van whilst playing for Port Vale's reserves as an amateur.
When League football resumed in 1946–47, Baker had competition in the form of the hunchback Alexander Ormston.
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1936–37 First Division
1937–38 First Division
1938–39 First Division
1945–46 First Division
1946–47 First Division
1947–48 First Division
1948–49 First Division
1949–50 First Division
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank Baker?
British football player (1918-1989)
When was Frank Baker born?
Frank Baker was born on 22 October 1918 in Stoke-on-Trent.
When did Frank Baker die?
Frank Baker died on 10 December 1989 in Stoke-on-Trent.
What was Frank Baker's occupation?
Frank Baker was an association football player.
What nationality was Frank Baker?
Frank Baker was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Frank Baker (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank Baker. https://biography.guide/frank-baker-association-football-player/
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