Earl Baker (March 22, 1925 – September 30, 1999)[1] was an American football and track and field coach. He was the 11th head football coach at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri, serving for three seasons, from 1960 to 1962, and compiling a record of 7–20. Baker was also the head track and field coach at Northwest Missouri State from 1962 to 1973. He died at the age of 74, on September 30, 1999, at his home in Maryville.[2]

Earl Baker
Biographical details
Born(1925-03-22)March 22, 1925
DiedSeptember 30, 1999(1999-09-30) (aged 74)
Maryville, Missouri, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1946–1949Missouri Valley
Position(s)Guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1960–1962Northwest Missouri State
1963–1969Northwest Missouri State (assistant)
Track and field
1962–1973Northwest Missouri State
Head coaching record
Overall7–20 (football)

Head coaching record

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Football

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Northwest Missouri State Bearcats (Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association) (1960–1962)
1960 Northwest Missouri State 5–4 3–2 3rd
1961 Northwest Missouri State 2–7 0–5 6th
1962 Northwest Missouri State 0–9 0–5 6th
Northwest Missouri State: 7–20 3–12
Total: 7–20

References

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  1. ^ United States Social Security Death Index. FamilySearch. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  2. ^ "Sports Digest". Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. October 2, 1999. p. 30. Retrieved November 26, 2018 – via Newspapers.com  .