About Selwyn Baker
Lived 1911 – 1996 (aged 85). Selwyn Baker was an australian rules football player.
Selwyn James Baker (9 April 1911 – 16 September 1996) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne and Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Baker played his early football at Scotch College and for Kew. He spent the 1930 season with the Richmond seconds and was a joint winner of that year's Gardiner Medal.
Having not made any senior appearance while at Richmond, Baker made his league debut in 1931, with North Melbourne. A rover, he was their third leading goal-kicker in 1932 with 27 goals and was a VFL interstate representative in 1933. His stint at Collingwood was short and his appearance in round 17 was the only senior game he would play for them.
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Who was Selwyn Baker?
Australian rules footballer
When was Selwyn Baker born?
Selwyn Baker was born on 9 April 1911 in Wonthaggi.
When did Selwyn Baker die?
Selwyn Baker died on 16 September 1996.
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Selwyn Baker was an australian rules football player.
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