Stanford Baker
Stanford Baker
  • Graduation Year:
    1984
  • Induction Year:
    2005
  • Sport(s):
    Football/Baseball/Track
Bio

You were a letterwinner in football, baseball and track at Olivet College. In track, you were a three-time All-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association selection and a two-time All-American. You were the MIAA champion in the 100-meter dash in 1982 and 1984 with times of 10.86 and 10.8, respectively. You also competed in the 100-meter dash at the NCAA Division III National Track and Field Meet, tying for seventh-place in 1983 and tying for second-place in 1984.

For many years, you held the Olivet record with a 77-yard touchdown reception. You earned the nickname “Doc Quick Six,” because you scored a touchdown every 1.6 times you touched the ball. You also averaged 41 yards per catch.

After graduating from Olivet, you played one year in the National Football League, one year in the United States Football League and five years in a semi-professional league. You have also worked in various fields, including juvenile prevention, retail management and as a golf club professional.

Olivet is proud to induct you into the Olivet College Athletic Hall of Fame on this 9th day of September, 2005.