George Hamilton "Hammy" Baker (July 25, 1893 – January 21, 1937) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player.[1] He played for the Calgary Tigers of the Western Canada Hockey League after serving in World War I.[2] He also played for the Calgary Wanderers of the Big-4 League in Alberta[3] and for the Winnipeg Victorias of the Manitoba Hockey Association.[4]

Hammy Baker
Baker with the Calgary Wanderers
in 1919–20
Born (1893-07-25)July 25, 1893
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Died January 21, 1937(1937-01-21) (aged 43)
Saint Boniface, Manitoba, Canada
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight 164 lb (74 kg; 11 st 10 lb)
Position Right wing
Shot Right
Played for Calgary Tigers
Playing career 1908–1925

An insurance man in later life, Baker died of suddenly of a heart attack a hospital in St. Boniface, Manitoba, after admitting himself due to "foot troubles". He was buried at St. John's Cemetery in St. Boniface.[5]

References

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  1. ^ SIHR – Player List sihrhockey.org
  2. ^ "Godfrey Phipps Baker". www3.sympatico.ca. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
  3. ^ "Played hard game against Hustlers". The Calgary Herald, January 10, 1920 (pg. 22).
  4. ^ "Honoured Members Database | Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame". halloffame.mb.ca. Archived from the original on 2014-03-01. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
  5. ^ Winnipeg Free Press, Wednesday, January 27, 1937, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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