Homer Baker, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Homer Baker

American middle distance runner

Date of Birth: 08-Jun-1893

Date of Death: 25-Nov-1977

Profession: athletics competitor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About Homer Baker

  • Homer Baker (June 8, 1893 – November 25, 1977) was an American, middle-distance track and field athlete.
  • He became US national half-mile champion in 1913 and 1914.
  • He toured Europe during 1914 and won the British 880-yard crown from the famed Albert Hill.
  • Baker had poor eyesight and withdrew from running for 18 months after a 1917 accident in the New York City Subway.
  • He did the 880 yards (half-mile) in 1,56,4 and 660 yards in 1,20,4 (world record holding up for 26 years).
  • In 1923 he was appointed physical director in the Panama Canal Zone.

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