Tony Baker (running back, born 1964)

Tony Ferrino Baker ( born June 11, 1964 in High Point, North Carolina ) is a former American football player. He played on the position of the running backs, among others at the Frankfurt Galaxy and the Cleveland Browns.

Career

Baker played college football at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina and was established in 1986 in the 10th round committed to 252 instead of the 1986 NFL Draft by the NFL team the Atlanta Falcons. In 1987 he moved for two years to the Cleveland Browns, prior to signing with the Phoenix Cardinals in 1989. In all teams, he received little use time. With the Cardinals, he was increasingly used as a kickoff returner. The decision in the World League of American Football match practice to collect, for Baker was near.

In 1991, Baker to Europe and played with the shirt number 33 for the crew of the Frankfurt Galaxy in the World League of American Football then newly founded. The league was founded by the NFL for young talent or players who had a breakthrough in the NFL not yet managed to introduce them to the professional football. Baker became the first superstar of the Frankfurt team. In his first season he latched on to 648 yards and caught balls for an area gain of 423 yards. In total, he scored six touchdowns this season. In 1992, he put three touchdowns, but found after this season no new club. The World League of American Football had its gaming operations temporarily suspended. After seven years as a professional Baker ended his career.

By the fans of the Galaxy, he received various nicknames: " Tony Baker, The Touchdown Maker or Touchdown Tony".