Childhood and Education Journey of Dusty Baker in Timeline
Discover the defining moments in the early life of Dusty Baker. From birth to education, explore key events.
Dusty Baker is a retired American professional baseball outfielder and manager. He played 19 seasons in MLB for teams like the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers. With the Dodgers, he was a two-time All-Star, won two Silver Slugger Awards, a Gold Glove Award, and was the 1977 NLCS MVP. Baker also played in three World Series, winning onechampionship in 1981 with the Dodgers.
June 15, 1949: Dusty Baker Born
On June 15, 1949, Johnnie B. "Dusty" Baker Jr. was born. He would go on to become a professional baseball player and manager.
1963: Family Move to Sacramento
In 1963, the Baker family moved to Sacramento, where Dusty Baker's father worked at McClellan Air Force Base.
1968: Became a Giants Fan
In 1968, the signing of Bobby Bonds made Dusty Baker a fan of the San Francisco Giants.
April 8, 1974: On Deck for Aaron's 715th Home Run
On April 8, 1974, Dusty Baker batted on deck when Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run, passing Babe Ruth.
October 2, 1977: Possible First High Five
On October 2, 1977, Dusty Baker may have participated in the first high five with teammate Glenn Burke at Dodger Stadium.
1986: Wore a Wristband Featuring His Face
In his final season of 1986, Dusty Baker began wearing a wristband featuring his face, which he continued to do as a manager.
April 6, 1987: Went to Dallas, Texas
After controversial remarks by Dodgers general manager Al Campanis on April 6, 1987, Baker received a call from Hank Aaron, Joe Morgan, and Frank Robinson to go to Dallas, Texas to try to get jobs for minority baseball players after they finished their playing careers.
2002: IRS Troubles Resolved
Around 2002, Dusty Baker resolved issues with the IRS, which had determined that his investments in tax shelters were disallowed, potentially leading to significant penalties.
2002: Darren Baker Rescued During World Series
In 2002, Dusty Baker's son, Darren Baker, was rescued by J.T. Snow from being run over at home plate while serving as a batboy during the World Series.
September 2012: Baker in the hospital
In September 2012, Dusty Baker stayed in a Chicago hospital for treatment of an irregular heartbeat.
2017: Darren Baker Drafted by Nationals
In 2017, Darren Baker was drafted in the 27th round of the MLB draft by the Washington Nationals, the team his father was managing at the time.
2021: Darren Baker Signs with Nationals
In 2021, Darren Baker was drafted by the Nationals in the tenth round of the amateur draft, and this time he signed to join the organization.
