Baron began his career with hometown club VGA Saint-Maur, later joining AS Française.

[4][citation needed] On 22 April 1923, Baron made his only appearance for France, playing in a 2–2 draw against Switzerland.

[5] During his early managerial career Baron regularly moved from French Algeria to manage AS Saint Eugène, back to Racing Club de France, save for a spell with Haiti from 1953 to 1954.

[citation needed] In 1959, Baron was appointed manager of Greece,[4] before returning to Red Star Olympique in 1960 for a year.

In 1964, Baron moved back to the newly renamed Racing Club de Paris.