Melvin Baker facts for kids
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born: | August 12, 1950 Beaumont, Texas, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 189 lb (86 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Houston (TX) Sam Houston | ||||||
| College: | Texas Southern | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1974 / Round: 8 / Pick: 208 | ||||||
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Melvin Clyde Baker, born on August 12, 1950, is a former American football player. He was a wide receiver, which is a player who catches passes from the quarterback. Melvin played for several teams in the National Football League (NFL). The NFL is the biggest professional football league in the United States.
Melvin Baker's Football Journey
Early Life and College Football
Melvin Baker grew up in Houston, Texas. He went to Sam Houston High School there. After high school, he continued his football career in college. He played for the Texas Southern University Tigers football team. Playing college football helped him get ready for the professional leagues.
Playing in the NFL
In 1974, Melvin Baker was chosen by the Miami Dolphins in the NFL Draft. The draft is where professional teams pick new players from colleges. He was picked in the eighth round.
Melvin played three seasons in the NFL. He started with the Miami Dolphins in 1974. In 1975, he played for the New Orleans Saints, San Diego Chargers, and New England Patriots. He then played for the Houston Oilers and St. Louis Cardinals in 1976. His final NFL season was with the Buffalo Bills in 1977.
