About William Baker
Lived 1807 – 1885 (aged 78). William Baker was a British cricketer.
William Danby Baker (4 January 1807 – 4 March 1885) was an English cricketer. Baker's batting style is unknown. He was born at Kennington, Surrey.
Baker made his first-class debut for the Surrey Club against the Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's in 1846. The following year he made his debut for Surrey against the Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's, as well as playing a second match against the same opposition in that season.
He died at Lambeth, Surrey on 4 March 1885.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Baker?
English cricketer, born 1807
When was William Baker born?
William Baker was born on 4 January 1807 in Kennington.
When did William Baker die?
William Baker died on 4 March 1885 in Lambeth.
What was William Baker's occupation?
William Baker was a cricketer.
What nationality was William Baker?
William Baker was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Baker (Surrey cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Baker. https://biography.guide/william-baker-cricketer/
MLA: "William Baker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-baker-cricketer/.
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