Gerard Austin Baker was an American soccer player.
16 Facts About Gerry Baker
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Gerry Baker earned seven caps with the US national team in 1968 and 1969, scoring two goals.
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Gerry Baker was born to an English father and Scottish mother in New Rochelle, New York, where they were settled at the time.
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Gerry Baker attended Park Primary and St Joseph's Secondary schools.
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Gerry Baker played football for Craigneuk Boys Club and was selected for Lanarkshire Schools.
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Gerry Baker signed with Larkhall Thistle when he was fourteen and played in six games.
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Gerry Baker returned to Scotland in late 1956 due to homesickness.
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Gerry Baker signed with Scottish First Division club Motherwell, where he played as outside left, in December 1956.
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Gerry Baker was limited by several injuries, first a dislocated shoulder in August 1970, then broken ribs in November.
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Gerry Baker then joined Nuneaton Borough before finishing his playing career with Bedworth United.
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Gerry Baker held dual US and British citizenship, and when it became apparent that he would not be selected for Scotland or England, he elected to make himself available for the US team.
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Gerry Baker joined the US as it began qualifying matches for the 1970 FIFA World Cup.
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In 1970, Gerry Baker entered the managerial ranks at Margate when he was hired as the club's player-manager.
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Gerry Baker remained in this position until he left the club in September 1971.
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Gerry Baker's grandson, Ryan Strain, is a professional footballer, currently playing with St Mirren.
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Gerry Baker was inducted to the St Mirren Hall of Fame in May 2007.