Bill Baker

Class of 1994

Bill Baker played Junior Football with the Regina Rams while still eligible for high school competition. For four seasons, he was a first team All-Star player at Otterbein College in Ohio.

Baker’s credo was “Your opponents are only as tough as you let them be”. Throughout his 174 game career, the “Undertaker” was known for his ferocious pass rush. A Baker forearm to the head was greatly respected by opposing quarterbacks who came within range. Bill Baker was inducted into the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ Plaza of Honour in 1990.

Playing Career

Saskatchewan Roughriders
1968 - 1973, 1977, 1978
BC Lions
1974 - 1976

Awards/Honours

  • All-Western Defensive End
    1971 - 1973, 1975, 1976
  • All-Canadian Defensive End
    1972, 1973, 1975, 1976
  • Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy
    1976
  • Norm Fieldgate Trophy
    1975, 1976
  • Schenley Award for Outstanding Defensive Player
    1976
  • Grey Cup Participation
    1969, 1972