Lewis Baker (born October 12, 1984) is a former

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who played for the

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of the United Football League (UFL). He played

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for

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and was signed as an

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in by the

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. He also was a member of the

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of the

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(CFL).

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

After going unselected in the

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, Baker was signed by the

as an

. He was released prior to the start of the regular season. Baker was re-signed by the team in March 2009, only to be released on July 24.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Baker was signed by the

of the

(CFL) on October 8, 2009. He spent the season on the practice roster, and did not make any appearances. He was released in early .

Las Vegas Locomotives

After being released by the Tiger-Cats, Baker was signed by the

in the United Football League (UFL). He appeared in six games during the 2010 season, and was a member of their league championship team. He played appeared in four games the following season before being released, ending his professional career.

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Oklahoma Sooners bio
1984 births Living people People from Carrollton, Texas Players of American football from Texas American football linebackers American football safeties Canadian football defensive backs American players of Canadian football Oklahoma Sooners football players San Francisco 49ers players Hamilton Tiger-Cats players Las Vegas Locomotives players Players of Canadian football from Texas {{UOklahoma-stub