Perry Baker (rugby union)
| Date of birth | June 29, 1986 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of birth | Daytona Beach, Florida | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg) | ||
| School | Spruce Creek High School | ||
| University | Fairmont State University | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Wing | ||
| Sevens national teams | |||
| Years | Club / team | Comps | |
| 2014-present |  United States |
10 (95; 19t) | |
| correct as of 2 September 2015. | |||
Perry Baker (born June 29, 1986) is an American rugby sevens player for the U.S. national rugby sevens team. Baker is a former Arena football player, he played for two years for the Pittsburgh Power in the AFL.[1] He played college football for Fairmont State University.[2]
Rugby career
Baker signed a full-time contract with the U.S. Eagles in July 2014.[3][4] He made his debut at the 2014 Gold Coast Sevens in Australia.[5][6][7]
Baker was involved in an incident at the 2014 South Africa Sevens when the United States were playing against South Africa, a fan invaded the rugby field and tackled him. Baker retaliated by kicking him, he later apologized for his actions on Twitter.[8][9]
Personal life
Baker's older brother Dallas is a National Football League and Arena Football League player. Perry is the nephew of former NFL player and coach Wes Chandler, who appeared in four Pro Bowls during his 10-year career in the NFL as a wide receiver.[10][11]
References
- ↑ sarugbymag.co.za (14 October 2014). "New USA speedster Perry Baker". Retrieved 18 May 2015.
- ↑ gofundme.com (2015). "Perry Baker Team USA Rugby 7s". Retrieved 18 May 2015.
- ↑ Brent Woronoff (29 July 2014). "Baker keeps Olympic dream alive, joins USA Rugby residency program". Retrieved 18 May 2015.
- ↑ Graham Smeaton (3 May 2015). "USA Eagles Rugby - Perry 'Speedstick' Baker". Retrieved 18 May 2015.
- ↑ Oliver Pickup (13 February 2015). "HSBC Sevens World Series: USA flier Perry Baker ready to set Las Vegas aflame in home competition". Retrieved 18 May 2015.
- ↑ Curtis (thisisamericanrugby.com) (14 October 2014). "Perry Baker Reflects On Eagles Debut". Retrieved 18 May 2015.
- ↑ Pat Clifton (30 September 2014). "Baker Could Complete Deadly Duo". Retrieved 18 May 2015.
- ↑ Snejana Farberov (16 December 2014). "That'll teach him! Moment American rugby player kicked pitch intruder in the stomach in retaliation for tackling him during match". Retrieved 18 May 2015.
- ↑ Ron Dicker (15 December 2014). "Perry Baker, U.S. Rugby Player, Kicks Intruder Who Ran On Field". Retrieved 18 May 2015.
- ↑ Martin Pengelly (13 February 2015). "USA sevens rugby star Perry Baker earns Eagles wings in new arena". Retrieved 18 May 2015.
- ↑ "USA rugby sevens team shocks the world, defeats New Zealand", Washington Post, Jake Russell, December 4, 2015.