Tuesday, April 26, 2016

1976 Free Agent Profile: Buck Baker

Offensive Tackle
Free Agent
Georgia
"Originally drafted 10th by the Jets in 1974, Baker joined Jacksonville of the WFL in 1974 and played for the Jacksonville Express in 1975, starting at right tackle. His playing weight (267) is up from 241 when drafted.
Baker is a durable player who never missed a game or practice session at Georgia. A good power blocker, according to scouts, he played for the SEC champions in 1968 before entering the Marines for a three-year hitch. He returned to Georgia as a starting guard in 1973.
Buck wrestled in the Marines and was Inter-Service Greco-Roman champ in 1971. He played in the 1969 Sugar and 1973 Peach Bowls for Georgia and in the 1974 All-American Bowl.
He's a corporal in the Marines and his hobby is motorcycles. His proper name is Sam A. Baker, Jr. His hometown is Jacksonville, Florida."

-1976 New York Jets Media Guide

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