Former Coach and FCA’s “Man of the Year”

Art Baker to Speaks at Leesville United Methodist

By: Fernando Iglesias

Coach Art Baker was the guest speaker at LUMC's United Methodist Men's meeting held at the church's Fellowship Hall on Tuesday, September 19, 2006. UMM's members were joined by church members and visitors from our community, including members of King's Academy football team.

Coach Baker shared his view as to the current state of University of South Carolina "Gamecocks" football team and shared several football teams' anecdotes with the crowd. He also shared his strong belief that Christ, religion and faith should be an integral part of our daily lives. We all, in our own unique way, must let the "light" within us SHINE!

After his speech, everyone enjoyed refreshments and an obvious fellowship was felt and shared by all present.

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Coach Art Baker's Biography 

(Written by Mrs. Wendy Zwart)

Art Baker is a native of Sumter, South Carolina and a graduate of Presbyterian College in 1953. Baker began his career as coach at the high school level. He is known for his stint as assistant coach under Frank Howard at Clemson University. He advanced his career to the head coach position at Furman University, The Citadel, and East Carolina. While at The Citadel, he obtained the best winning percentage in the Citadel’s football history! Coach Baker was named to the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame in 1994. The South Carolina Chapter of the National Football Foundation and the South Carolina Fellowship of Christian Athletes named him “Man of the Year” in 1995.

          He currently works on a part-time basis as a consultant to the University of South Carolina’s Athletics Director, Eric Hyman. Mr. Baker is a member of College Place Methodist Church and an active member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, where he serves on the state board.