William "Bill" Baker Interview at Alcatraz

William "Bill" Baker Interview at Alcatraz - "Alcatraz

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5 жыл бұрын

Former inmate William G. Baker, whose book "Alcatraz #1259" is one of the top sellers on the island, shares tales from inside the cell.

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@adjn5120 3 жыл бұрын

I met him when I was touring Alcatraz in 2017. I purchased his book and he signed it.

@Bilvitvr16 23 күн бұрын

Same

@feature3292 4 жыл бұрын

I met him, super nice dude he signed my book C:

@mylescarroll9445 2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@the_lonely_ghost 5 жыл бұрын

I met him on alcatraz in the beginning of may and got my picture taken with him. Hes a great guy and that photo is the best souvenir I got on alcatraz

@taraazari6999 4 жыл бұрын

Why was he assigned to Alcatraz in the first place?? Did he rob a bank?

@the_lonely_ghost 4 жыл бұрын

@@taraazari6999 yea he did and he also forged checks. But when you meet him, you wouldn't even think that he was a crook...lol

@taraazari6999 4 жыл бұрын

Spencer Grotto yeah that's what I also thought. He seems so sweet

@adjn5120 3 жыл бұрын

Same!

@cottagecorelesbian5264 Жыл бұрын

I met him a few days ago & he was really nice ❤ hope he's doing well

@Karlett555 5 жыл бұрын

i come from other side of the world. My dear friend once gave me both W.B. books wich i read in few days. Only thing i regret is not the books but the fact i wasnt spending more time with him - my friend...

@jerseymike4135 2 жыл бұрын

Alcatraz actually rehabilitated this man by allowing him to utilize his incarceration to better himself while imparting knowledge only he could have, to generations to come. That’s an admirable reversal of fortune.

@feiwong70 Жыл бұрын

I saw him in front of Pier 33. He has a book signing table that I first thought he sold tour tickets!

@wandaway1961 9 ай бұрын

I met Bill a few times when he was thetd for the Alumni reunion. I was there as an escort for another Alumni, Linda Sather, who was the wife of Ted Sather, Coast Guard Light House keeper. Bill always did a great presentation and answered qurstions from the public. His book is pretty informative and fun to read. There's a laugh or two in every chapter.

@tylerladd2804 5 ай бұрын

I met him in 2018, and I asked him a dumb question about laundry. I assumed they were treated like military prisoners, but really, even after rough treatment and getting busted up regularly, they didn't have the human spirit beaten out of them. I had open warrants at that time, but was inspired by him to take accountability of my life and move forward. Life couldn't be better now!

@darby3385 3 жыл бұрын

What a nice turn around a way to make money legally.

@superdryas 11 ай бұрын

Met him this week. Wow

@artmantv6966 Жыл бұрын

Done watching,sending love and support

@JacoblikesPorsche 3 жыл бұрын

never met him but he sounds so nice

@gazb9179 3 жыл бұрын

He seems like a nice old man

@mickybrennan3489 4 жыл бұрын

If he had behaved himself, and not stole things that others worked hard for, he wouldn't have been there. And now he's got a book out about the place. Ironic.

@mondoprime 4 жыл бұрын

I don't think you know what irony means.

@johnkelly2663 2 жыл бұрын

He paid his debts. He's square with the house.

@richardlister3906 Жыл бұрын

Get a life

@rickyfrench1262 Жыл бұрын

Always a Debbie downer in the house. He paid his debt so go suck it.

@PathfinderHistoryTravel Жыл бұрын

He said he only quit ripping people off and stealing their money because he got old and hid his book makes him money. Not impressed.

@rickyfrench1262 Жыл бұрын

At least he tells the truth. Most would lie. So I appreciate his honesty about it. Sometimes you need to expand your brain and think those words mean more than what you think. In other words as in the world today if everyone was able to make easy money and make a living there wouldn’t be many thieves and thugs as what we have in todays society. And that’s the truth!!

@PathfinderHistoryTravel Жыл бұрын

@@rickyfrench1262 Yes but has there ever been a time when survival was easy?

@molasess73k98 2 жыл бұрын

If anyone knows how to get in touch with this Man I would Love to talk to him. The Man Roland Simcox who he talks about being the most Dangerous man in Alcatraz is my Son's Grandfather. Ron died in 2006 . I would love to hear any stories William could share

@unapendeja5905 2 жыл бұрын

i met him today visiting Alcatraz

@silence4682 11 ай бұрын

@@unapendeja5905 how it went&?