Childhood and Education Journey of Dusty Baker in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 27, 2026

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Dusty Baker. From birth to education, explore key events.

Dusty Baker Jr. is a former MLB outfielder and manager. He played for 19 seasons, prominently with the Los Angeles Dodgers, earning two All-Star selections, two Silver Slugger Awards, and a Gold Glove Award. He was the inaugural NLCS MVP in 1977 and contributed to the Dodgers' 1981 World Series victory. Baker also played for the Atlanta Braves, San Francisco Giants, and Oakland Athletics.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

June 15, 1949: Dusty Baker's Birth

On June 15, 1949, Johnnie B "Dusty" Baker Jr. was born in Riverside, California. He was the oldest of seven children and earned the nickname "Dusty" from his mother.

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1963: Family moved to Carmichael, California

In 1963, when Dusty Baker was 14 years old, the Baker family moved to Carmichael, California, where his father worked at McClellan Air Force Base.

1968: Became a fan of the San Francisco Giants

In 1968, the signing of Bobby Bonds made Dusty Baker a fan of the San Francisco Giants.

October 2, 1977: First High Five

On October 2, 1977, Dusty Baker and Dodgers teammate Glenn Burke may have performed the first-ever high five at Dodger Stadium.

1986: Began wearing a wristband

In his final season of 1986, Dusty Baker began wearing a wristband featuring his face, which he has continued to do as a manager.

April 6, 1987: Dodgers GM Al Campanis' controversial remarks

On April 6, 1987, in the wake of controversial remarks by Dodgers general manager Al Campanis, Dusty 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.

September 2012: Hospitalized for Irregular Heartbeat

In September 2012, Dusty Baker was hospitalized in Chicago for treatment of an irregular heartbeat, stemming from a longstanding heart problem. The Reds clinched the 2012 Central Division championship in his absence.