Former RB Toney Baker Named to Guilford County Sports Hall of Fame
5/26/2021 11:00:00 AM | Football
Baker played for the Pack from 2005-09 and led team in rushing in 2009
RALEIGH, N.C. – Former NC State running back Toney Baker was named to the Class of 2021 Guilford County Sports Hall of Fame. The 10-member class is headed by the first father and son combination to be inducted, Tony Baker and Toney Baker, both renown football players from the area.
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The inductees were introduced at a virtual press conference hosted by the Greensboro Coliseum on Wednesday, May 26.
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TONEY BAKER
Toney Baker was recognized as one of the best high school football players in the nation at Ragsdale High School when he graduated in 2005. As a four-year starter, he rushed for 10,241 yards and scored 131 touchdowns during his career. He was second in rushing for his career and fifth in rushing yards (3,411) in one season statewide when he completed his high school career. He also ranked third in career rushing yards in national high school history, and his career rushing yards still place him in the top 20. As a senior, he was Conference Player of the Year and North Carolina Player of the Year. He also played in the Shrine Bowl and U.S. Army All-American games. Baker was named to the USA Today All-USA High School Football Team, and his jersey was retired at Ragsdale. He had an injury-filled career at North Carolina State, missing two entire seasons with a severe knee injury. Baker totaled 2,721 rushing and receiving yards with 21 touchdowns. He received the Brian Piccolo Award as the Most Courageous Player from the Atlantic Coast Conference. He signed as a free agent with the Denver Broncos but was not able to play in the NFL due to his injury.
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The inductees were introduced at a virtual press conference hosted by the Greensboro Coliseum on Wednesday, May 26.
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TONEY BAKER
Toney Baker was recognized as one of the best high school football players in the nation at Ragsdale High School when he graduated in 2005. As a four-year starter, he rushed for 10,241 yards and scored 131 touchdowns during his career. He was second in rushing for his career and fifth in rushing yards (3,411) in one season statewide when he completed his high school career. He also ranked third in career rushing yards in national high school history, and his career rushing yards still place him in the top 20. As a senior, he was Conference Player of the Year and North Carolina Player of the Year. He also played in the Shrine Bowl and U.S. Army All-American games. Baker was named to the USA Today All-USA High School Football Team, and his jersey was retired at Ragsdale. He had an injury-filled career at North Carolina State, missing two entire seasons with a severe knee injury. Baker totaled 2,721 rushing and receiving yards with 21 touchdowns. He received the Brian Piccolo Award as the Most Courageous Player from the Atlantic Coast Conference. He signed as a free agent with the Denver Broncos but was not able to play in the NFL due to his injury.
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