H.L. Baker – 2005 Athlete/Meritorious Service

H.L. Baker came to Anderson from Sand Springs, Okla., via Northeast College (Okla.) and the University of Tulsa in the fall of 1959.

He played football and baseball for the Ravens in 1959-60, earning two letters in each sport. He was also a two-time All-Conference selection in baseball and All-Conference in football in 1960. He was named the Outstanding Male Senior Athlete in 1961.

Off the athletic fields, he was in Student Government and a Resident Assistant at AU. Baker earned his bachelor’s degree from Anderson in the spring of 1961 and added his master’s degree in Counseling from Ball State University in 1967.

After college, he served six years in the US Army National Guard/Reserves as a Staff Sargent and won the AU Distinguished Alumni Award and Boender Award as the outstanding student development officer in 2001.

Baker also served the University for more than 40 years after his graduation. He was the Financial Aid Director, Associate Dean of Students and Dean of Students until his recent retirement. He also scouted for the AU football team for two years and has been a member of the Raven "Chain Gang" for more than 35 years.

Anderson University is proud to name H.L. Baker to the Athletic Hall of Fame.