Defense & Fumbles

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Defense & Fumbles Table
Games Def Interceptions Fumbles
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Int Yds TD Lng PD FF Fmb FR Yds TD Sk Sfty AV
195823RAMDT7412000200
195924RAMLDT741270
196025RAMDT7412216206200000.02
196126RAMLDE7413801.04
196227PHILDE7877001304.03
196328PITRDE781413004005.08
196429PITRDE7814130010012.58
196530PITLDE78141400119010.07
196631PITDE787503.53
196732PITLDE781311100002001.06
196833DETLDE781313003905.59
Career1319326206201431042.550
5 yrsPIT625610000819032.032
4 yrsRAM491716206202001.06
1 yrDET1313003905.59
1 yrPHI77001304.03
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Kick & Punt Returns

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Kick & Punt Returns Table
Games Punt Returns Kick Returns
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Ret Yds TD Lng Y/R Rt Yds TD Lng Y/Rt APYd
196429PITRDE78141310000.000
Career1319310000.0093
5 yrsPIT625610000.0019
4 yrsRAM49170062
1 yrDET1313009
1 yrPHI77003

Appearances on Leaderboards, Awards, and Honors

Hall of Fame Monitor

PFR HOF Monitor: 18.90 (265th among DE, average HOF DE is 104.09)

All-Pro Teams

Frequently Asked Questions

When was John Baker born?

John Baker was born on June 10, 1935.

Where was John Baker born?

John Baker was born in Raleigh, NC.

How tall was John Baker?

John Baker was 6-6 (198 cm) tall.

How much did John Baker weigh when playing?

John Baker weighed 279 lbs (126 kg) when playing.

Is John Baker in the Hall of Fame?

John Baker has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

How many games did John Baker play?

John Baker played 131 games over his career.

How many sacks did John Baker have?

John Baker had 42.5 sacks over his career.

When did John Baker retire?

John Baker last played in 1968.

What are John Baker's nicknames?

Big John is a nickname for John Baker.