Harald Baker

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Harald Baker
BornHarald William Baker[1]
(1882-09-29)29 September 1882[1]
Died17 October 1962(1962-10-17) (aged 80)[1]
Notable relativeSnowy Baker
Rugby union career
Position flanker[1]
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1914[1] Wallabies 3[1] (0[1])

Harald William Baker (29 September 1882 – 17 October 1962) was a rugby union player who represented Australia.

Baker, a flanker, was born in Paddington, New South Wales and claimed three international rugby caps for Australia. He was the brother of the multi-talented Australian sporting star Snowy Baker.[2]

Baker and Jimmy Clarken are remembered for their heroic rescues in the Coogee surf disaster of 28 January 1911.[3] In this context his name is often found misspelled as "Harold Baker".

References

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  • Howell, Max (2005) Born to Lead – Wallaby Test Captains, Celebrity Books, Auckland NZ
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  2. ^ Howell p98
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