Tony Baker (running back, born 1945)

Tony Baker
Baker in 1972
No. 38, 35
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born(1945-02-16)February 16, 1945
Burlington, Iowa, U.S.
DiedAugust 9, 1998(1998-08-09) (aged 53)
Mediapolis, Iowa, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight229 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolBurlington
CollegeIowa St.
NFL draft1966: undrafted
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards2,087
Rushing average3.9
Receptions82
Receiving yards685
Total touchdowns17
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Vernon Anthony "Touchdown Tony" Baker (February 16, 1945 – August 9, 1998) was an American professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played from 1968 to 1975, and played for the New Orleans Saints, the Philadelphia Eagles, the Los Angeles Rams, and finally, the San Diego Chargers, and had one Pro Bowl appearance, in 1969.