Sad News: Hall of Fame Coach Nick Baker Has Passed Away

The New Jersey cross-country and track and field community suffered a tremendous loss on Saturday when Nick Baker, Haddonfield's iconic cross-country and track and field coach for five decades and one of the greatest to ever coach in New Jersey, passed away.

Haddonfield coach Jason Russo said the 70-year-old Baker, who was battling cancer and entered Hospice Care on Oct. 10, was surrounded by his family at home at the time of his passing.

More on Nick Baker:

• Story About Baker and His Legendary Career
• Nick Baker Selects Top 3 NJXCTF Moments He's Seen (2020)
• Video Interview 2017, Baker Speaks on Haddonfield Success

Please keep the Baker family and the Haddonfield community in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Services for the great Nick Baker will be posted on NJ MileSplit when they are announced.