Assigning Officer and Supervisor of West Tennessee Basketball Officials’ Association 10 Years (1987 - 1997)
Mr. Baker got his start in officiating when an official failed to show up for a game between Union University and Delta State University. He was a Union student at the time and was pulled from the stands to work the game
Worked in both the boys and girls TSSAA State Basketball tournaments
Worked TSSAA State Football Playoffs
Officiated in Southeastern Conference for 12 Years (1962 – 1974)
Participated in basketball and baseball at Union University in Jackson, TN
Received “Charlie Meeks Award” for outstanding officiating
Top official in the old Volunteer State Athletic Conference (VSAC)
Inducted into the Jackson-Madison County Sports Hall of Fame in 1995