Edward Baker (Worcestershire cricketer)

[1] He made his first-class debut for Worcestershire against Gloucestershire at Cheltenham in 1933, taking two catches and scoring 0 and 5.

[2] He appeared thrice more that summer, taking a single catch and scoring two runs in his final two innings.

[citation needed] In 1934 Baker was Worcestershire's regular wicket-keeper, a deliberate decision made by the county to allow Bernard Quaife to play as a specialist batsman.

[5] He was a captain in 17/21 royal lancers, was in the home forces from 1940/42 spending some time at Thetford.

He stayed in the army until the end of the war at home and spent some time at Debden where he was billeted at Shortgrove,Newport.