Coach Jerry Don Baker - Sales
229-242-5277
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tillmanmotors353@bellsouth.net
Coach Baker is married to Polly Baker, his wife of 42 years. They have two sons Don and Cliff, who are both graduates of Valdosta high school and Valdosta State University. One of his greatest joys was being able to coach his sons at Valdosta High and see them experience the thrill of being on a State and National Championship team.
Coach Baker graduated from Valdosta High in 1970 where he played defensive end for coach Wright Bazemore's Wildcats from 1967-1969.
Coach Baker graduated from Valdosta State College in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health and Physical Education. Following graduation, he was hired by Coach Nick Hyder in 1976 as a backfield coach for the 'Cats. After 3 years of coaching backs, he accepted the job of offensive line coach where he remained until he retired in 2005.
During his Coaching tenure of 30 years the "Cats had a cumulative record of 346 wins 67 losses, and 3 national championships.
Coach Baker is a valuable asset to Tillman Motors and we proud to have him on our team!