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Eugene Walter Baker (June 15, 1925 – December 1, 1999) was an American Major League Baseball infielder who played for the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates during eight seasons between 1953 and 1961, and was selected for the National League team in the 1955 All-Star Game.
- United States
- 1943-1946
- United States Navy
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- June 15, 1925
Gene Baker was never a serious candidate for the Hall of Fame, but continued making important breakthroughs after his playing days were over. Eugene Walker Baker was born in Davenport, Iowa, on June 15, 1925, the eldest son of Mildred and Eugene O. Baker.
Jan 31, 2015 · Gene Baker, a fancy-fielding, 28-year-old shortstop with the Cubs’ top farm team, was penciled in for that role in 1953. The previous year, Baker’s manager with the Los Angeles Angels had...
Gene Baker, the Major League Baseball player, was born on Monday, June 15, 1925, in Davenport, Iowa. Baker was 28 years old when he broke into the major leagues on September 20, 1953, with the Chicago Cubs.
- Eugene Walter Baker
- 06-15-1925 (Gemini)
- Davenport, Iowa
- Gene
Jun 15, 2018 · Baker, who died in 1999 at age 74, was the first black player signed by the Chicago Cubs and joined Ernie Banks in breaking the color barrier for Chicago in 1953. Baker, who debuted with Banks...
Jan 30, 2019 · Although he guided the squad for but two innings, Baker made history and helped to pave the way for Frank Robinson to become the first African-American major-league manager in 1975 with the Cleveland Indians. Gene Baker was involved in many “firsts” during his career on the diamond.
