William Baker (29 February 1832 [1] – September 1912) [2] was an English cricketer who played one match for Kent County Cricket Club in 1858. He was born at Cobham, Kent, [3] the son of James and Sarah Baker. His younger brother, George, also played for Kent. [4] [5]
Baker played cricket for Cobham and made a single first-class cricket appearance in 1858 against an England side at Lord's. He scored three runs in the first innings in which he batted and a duck in the second innings. [4] [6]
Baker worked as a bricklayer's labourer and later became an engine fitter, moving to Stratford in Essex. His brother was employed for a time at the same works. [4] [5]
William Baker (29 February 1832 [1] – September 1912) [2] was an English cricketer who played one match for Kent County Cricket Club in 1858. He was born at Cobham, Kent, [3] the son of James and Sarah Baker. His younger brother, George, also played for Kent. [4] [5]
Baker played cricket for Cobham and made a single first-class cricket appearance in 1858 against an England side at Lord's. He scored three runs in the first innings in which he batted and a duck in the second innings. [4] [6]
Baker worked as a bricklayer's labourer and later became an engine fitter, moving to Stratford in Essex. His brother was employed for a time at the same works. [4] [5]