9. Buddy Baker
Nov 30, -0001
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NASCAR
Born Elzie Wylie Baker Jr., he took to the nickname Buddy about as happily as he took to the track. Baker, who won the 1980 Daytona 500 and is a member of NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Drivers, accumulated 19 wins in 700 races over a 34 year career.
The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin:
Florence, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Retired In:
1992
Sprint Cup Wins:
19
Poles:
38
Top Ten Finishes:
311
Top Ten Finishes (Season):
Sprint Cup Series:
1965: 9th
1973: 6th
1974: 7th
1976: 7th
1977: 5th
Should Buddy Baker be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 61.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 7.7%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 7.7%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 23.1%