Bio

Jack Baker just ended his 41-year career as the Head Men's Basketball Coach for Maury High School. His lengthy sports resume includes playing basketball and baseball for Maury 1966-69. Upon graduating, Baker received a minor league contract offer from the Pittsburgh Pirates, but instead accepted a scholarship to Old Dominion University to play basketball and baseball. He also played on ODU’s 1971 Division II team that advanced to the national championship game, but lost to Evansville.

Coach Baker began his career as head coach at Maury in 1976 and throughout his years, he has led his team to 746 wins, 8 State Tournament appearances, ^ Regional Titles, over 41 seasons. He has coached several players that have advanced on to career success including Joe Smith All-American University of Maryland and 1995 NBA Draft number one pick, Seattle Seahwaks All-Pro Safety Kam Chancellor.