David Baker has been a respected leader in business, politics & sports throughout his career.  

Most recently, he retired after serving as President of the Pro Football Hall of Fame for eight years. During his tenure, he fostered the mission, vision, and values of the Hall and was the leader that brought the Black College Football Hall of Fame and Classic to Canton, Ohio. "Few people combine vision, passion and dedication as completely as David Baker," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said. "In eight years as president and CEO of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, David expanded the Hall's brand nationally and footprint locally in Canton, Ohio. His mission to honor and support the heroes of the game will be one of his most lasting and important legacies.”

In recognition of his leadership, Baker received the prestigious honor of being named the March of Dimes National Sports Leader of the Year for 2018. In 2023, he received the Founders Award from the Black College Football Hall of Fame.

Baker is also a past Mayor and Councilman for the City of Irvine, California, a practicing lawyer, the Managing Partner for Union Village, a 178-acre Integrated Health Village in Henderson NV, and served as Commissioner for the Arena Football League for twelve years.

For Dave Baker, sports and faith are an inseparable combination.  It’s been his unwavering faith in Jesus Christ that’s inspired him to tell the world about the greatest man who ever lived and whose excellence, unlike the glory of the gridiron, will never fail or fade.

Baker presently serves as President and CEO of both LEGENDARY LIVING and WORLD YOUTH SPORTS, one of the fastest growing youth sports organizations in the world. He now lives in Orange County, California with his wife, Colleen, four children, ten grandchildren & two great grandchildren.