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In 1999, Baker’s team scored a perfect 15 meaning the runners finished 1-2-3-4-5.

The blood, sweat and tears that went into this journey with all these other people,” he said. “There was the hard work that goes into coaching the kids.

The 27 straight is third all-time considering all high school sports.īaker said this induction was important because it involved a lot of students who he worked with over 30 years with many ups and downs. Three years later, Baker led Hopi High to its first state boys high school championship. The three athletes who were awarded who won gold medals in the Olympics were Karen Bye of Wisconsin, Majcel Malone of Indiana and Michelle Smith of New Jersey.īaker’s award stated he had become one of the most successful boys cross country coaches in the nation since he arrived at Hopi High in 1987. Couch also played for the Cleveland Browns after breaking records as a quarterback in his high school days in Kentucky. Logan played for the Cleveland Browns before coaching high schools in Denver. The four former high school athletes who were honored for going on to professional stardom were Dave Logan, Tim Couch, Matt Holiday and Alex English. Baker was among three highly successful high school coaches who were going to be honored last year, but was postponed due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Those inducted included three who earned gold medals in the Olympics and four who excelled in professional football, basketball or baseball. My wife Debbie, my sons, the parents of the runners, the village members, all played a role in this,” he said. The runners were a big part of this because they were the ones doing the work. It was the pinnacle of my coaching career, but I remain humble because I share this award with all the people who helped me over the years. “I was pretty honored to receive this award. The ceremony, attended by about 500, was live streamed on the National Federation of High School’s network.īaker’s wife Debbie, his son Steven and Steven’s friend attended the ceremony with Baker. (Submitted photo)īaker was among 12 inductees, seven of whom were outstanding former high school athletes, that were honored July 1 at the National High School Hall of Fame ceremony at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida. High School cross country coach Rick Baker is inducted into the NFHS National Hall of Fame in Orlando, Florida, July 1.