Dennis Baker (cricketer)

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Dennis Baker
Personal information
Full nameDennis James Baker
Born (1947-12-29) 29 December 1947 (age 73)
Norseman, Western Australia
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1972/73–1975/75 Western Australia
1977/78 Tasmania
1981/82Western Australia
Career statistics
Competition First-class List A
Matches2313
Runs scored46361
Batting average 19.2915.25
100s/50s0/30/0
Top score6621*
Balls bowled3,878683
Wickets 6521
Bowling average 28.7819.28
5 wickets in innings 10
10 wickets in match00
Best bowling5/454/35
Catches/stumpings 12/–3/–
Source: CricketArchive, 24 August 2010

Dennis James Baker (born 29 December 1947) was an Australian cricketer who played for Western Australia and Tasmania. His career was from 1972 until 1982.

On 28 July 2000, Baker was awarded the Australian Sports Medal with the citation reading "Dual Sheffield Shield representative for WA/Tas/career of more than 25 years". [1]

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References

  1. "Dennis Baker". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet . Retrieved 6 January 2012.