Perry Baker's journey from American Football to Rugby Superstar!

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  • @expat74
    @expat74 Рік тому +277

    This is probably the first time his opponent's have seen what Perry actually looks like. They're only used to seeing his back running away from them.

    • @timociqiolevu7724
      @timociqiolevu7724 Рік тому +1

      Lol

    • @mhutch5082
      @mhutch5082 Рік тому +2

      Lol he ain't getting past sevu mate

    • @timociqiolevu7724
      @timociqiolevu7724 Рік тому

      @@mhutch5082 love Sevu...but I think perry takes that one

    • @oscargt3951
      @oscargt3951 Рік тому +1

      @@mhutch5082 Sevu Reece?

    • @mis8866
      @mis8866 Рік тому

      @@timociqiolevu7724 LMFAO what? The US have a DOGSHIT rugby team wtf are you on about?

  • @Person_Not_Known
    @Person_Not_Known Рік тому +209

    The scary thing is the US has guys that are bigger heavier and faster than baker but are not interested in rugby. Hope the game becomes more popular in the US.

    • @BigBlack81
      @BigBlack81 Рік тому +39

      With things changing in the NFL and CFB, I wouldn't be surprised if more US athletes earlier in their careers start the switch. I know I'm telling many young footballers to look at rugby as another competitive option, regardless of professional status.

    • @williamgray9692
      @williamgray9692 Рік тому +13

      @@BigBlack81 i’m surprised more haven’t. hopefully that changes because there are only so many spot in the nfl. if i couldn’t make it there i would definitely look at rugby

    • @PuckDaily
      @PuckDaily Рік тому +10

      it's weird most of them would rather play cfl than switch sports

    • @BigBlack81
      @BigBlack81 Рік тому +21

      @@PuckDaily Many US players view the CFL as an extended scout team. And they're not wrong, to an extent.

    • @money1bil
      @money1bil Рік тому

      @@analyticalmindset africa does do rugby

  • @onebridge7231
    @onebridge7231 Рік тому +65

    The NFL’s loss and our American Rugby 7’s team gain. Sorry about his lost NFL dream, but he is a superstar for us American Rugby fans. I saw him play in Vegas and was amazed by his speed.

    • @rodolfovaldes3149
      @rodolfovaldes3149 9 місяців тому +1

      Great, great player, Baker. The only guy I've seen him tackled him from behind is Marcos Moneta, argentine Pumas player. New England Patriots had a Nat Ebner great rugby seven player. Great AF player too. They let join the USA 7's team for the olimpic games. Sometimes NFL about these issues are very very closed minded. Baker should've been a NFL player. There are and was lot of NFL players with a long or short rugby past. And gotta say they gave them a very short window of opportunities to those australian rugby players who tried to make the big switch to AF.

  • @reececlarke8527
    @reececlarke8527 Рік тому +156

    Took my son to first 7's tournament this year... Perry was his favourite. That's tough for a kiwi dad but deserved for a guy of this character, impact to the game and great to watch no matter what jersey you support.

    • @mrpohatu6953
      @mrpohatu6953 Рік тому +5

      Not really. every kiwi kid likes guys like him and habana. Can’t help but be fans of fast players

    • @MagisterMilitumBelisarius
      @MagisterMilitumBelisarius Рік тому +3

      @@mrpohatu6953 that's some mad truth right there. Loved watching habana run away with it growing up. I'll take the abs over everyone, but I appreciate talent where it's due.

  • @thebakk34
    @thebakk34 Рік тому +87

    Watching Baker fly down the field is such a sight! My kids had to tell me to chill out the shouting while watching the USA- HSBC LA Sevens matches.

    • @KwongEdits204
      @KwongEdits204 Рік тому +2

      I was there also saw him score a try after a amazing chip vs all blacks such a fun player to watch

    • @juicybombay3534
      @juicybombay3534 Рік тому +2

      Great to see the passion for rugby spreading world wide. Truly a great sport to watch

  • @timn6864
    @timn6864 Рік тому +21

    I've always wondered what he would look like playing rugby league on the wing. Would be phenomenal

  • @kymanismith46
    @kymanismith46 Рік тому +24

    carlin isles and perry baker will always be legends in 7s

    • @deontebelladonna6486
      @deontebelladonna6486 Рік тому

      They need to put them in Union because
      US Union needs some fast players.

    • @saoirsedeltufo7436
      @saoirsedeltufo7436 Рік тому

      @@deontebelladonna6486 I don't think he'd be effective in 15s

    • @deontebelladonna6486
      @deontebelladonna6486 Рік тому

      @@saoirsedeltufo7436 why not USA be losing every first game in the world cup or the Autumn nations
      They do need players like Carlin Isles or Logan Tago.

  • @michaelpibostherapyrecipes5699
    @michaelpibostherapyrecipes5699 Рік тому +59

    Imagine you are a really fast guy (obviously if you are playing 7s),but then Perry runs around you on the outer like you are a tortoise. This guy is a sensation. I'm Kenyan, and our 7s is the best in the world 😜 but I'm a big fan of Perry Baker

    • @tomcharles2987
      @tomcharles2987 Рік тому +2

      I'm a Fiji 7's fan but I was rooting for Kenya 7's when they played in L.A. last month. I was there for this past tournament and the Kenyan fans turned up and showed out 👍🏼

    • @danielorapeleng5928
      @danielorapeleng5928 Рік тому +1

      Tbh they are decent bruh. Not the best lol. I watch 7s rugby

    • @tomcharles2987
      @tomcharles2987 Рік тому +1

      @@danielorapeleng5928 Fiji 🇫🇯 took the World Cup 🏆 🤙🏼

    • @danielorapeleng5928
      @danielorapeleng5928 Рік тому +1

      @@tomcharles2987 yes thats right Fiji won, I was referring to Micheal's comment when he said Kenyan 7s rugby is the best, saying that they are decent but i wouldn't say the best

    • @nameless6161
      @nameless6161 Рік тому

      We all know who's the best 🤣🤣🤣

  • @zeuszoegutsy
    @zeuszoegutsy Рік тому +44

    an absolute legend of the game and a really nice guy - as a SA supporter I love seeing you play and "hate" 🤪 seeing you play when the Eagles are up against our Blitz Boks - respect 👊

  • @andrewdunckley
    @andrewdunckley Рік тому +23

    He is the all American all-star... And he is fast,,, like really fast... Always a pleasure to see him play...

  • @silmarienprince3137
    @silmarienprince3137 Рік тому +23

    Much as I love traditional Rugby, can't deny 7s has its charm's

  • @scottdacombe9320
    @scottdacombe9320 Рік тому +12

    You won’t find a fan anywhere who doesn’t love Perry Baker on the footy field!

  • @esterwillis7582
    @esterwillis7582 Рік тому +7

    Beautiful story!!! So proud of him. I love his intelligence, it was enough to know to listen to fate speaking to him through people with visions for him. Connecting the dots in his life and following the voices of those who saw him in his greatness. There are people out there that will see and help along the way. People that didn't look like him played the greater roll to pushing his success into fruition. Great story!!!!

  • @Skyscraper2015
    @Skyscraper2015 Рік тому +19

    Ah what a player. I am South African and I have watched this guy playing in the 7s and whenever he gets the ball I start to get nervous. There are a few like him, Seabelo Senatla for South Africa, Dan Norton for England who could match him. Tho' of course SS no longer plays 7s rugby.

    • @danielorapeleng5928
      @danielorapeleng5928 Рік тому

      Baker could easily burn Norton any time brother, maybe Senatla could be more of a challenge

  • @Skywalker29
    @Skywalker29 Рік тому +4

    Great to see a brother getting his recognition! I love seeing my people shine ✨

  • @zangetsu9843
    @zangetsu9843 Рік тому +31

    Before it was isles but now I’d have to say baker is a beast good on him🙏

    • @onebridge7231
      @onebridge7231 Рік тому +3

      Carlin opened the door for Perry and introduced a lot of Americans to Rugby. Carlin IMO was the 1st American 7s Rugby player that people knew of outside of Rugby because of his track career and Olympic tryouts. Once he tried Rugby 7’s, the marketing around him exploded . Carlin was fast on the straight line sprint, but couldn’t cut like Perry. I believe Perry is a better all around player.

    • @zangetsu9843
      @zangetsu9843 Рік тому

      @@onebridge7231 oh yeah for sure Brother like you said isles couldn’t make the cuts but perry could and that’s one thing I criticised about isles. Plus perry has been way more consistent, and even if you are an average player in sevens you will be mentioned due to the fact everyone can see that at least you are consistent. He will be of the all time great when it’s all said and done.

  • @eddiediesel9035
    @eddiediesel9035 Рік тому +4

    I'm from New Zealand and Perry Baker is my favourite rugby 7's player.

  • @honbee2021
    @honbee2021 Рік тому +5

    As an Australian mad respect to you sir. Glad to see the American people appreciate rugby. Keep up the great work mate.

  • @MrAndywear
    @MrAndywear Рік тому +4

    I'm only 6 months younger than Baker, and I'd like to think that injuries aside, I'd be on the same path he took. What a legend of our beautiful game.

    • @stevewillis1916
      @stevewillis1916 Рік тому

      Nah man, you’re a good guy tho

    • @charlesbrown4483
      @charlesbrown4483 Рік тому

      @@stevewillis1916 Perry isn’t anything special, like, at all lol. There’s 1,000,000 dudes like him in America.

  • @angelb33ts
    @angelb33ts Рік тому +5

    Good for you man. Saw yourself in a place and got there. Makes me smile

  • @flashiemate729
    @flashiemate729 Рік тому +6

    What an amazing player, incredibly talented and superfast, rugby fans across the globe love watching your skills and you scoring tries from anywhere on the field.

  • @Nemo-fq6mj
    @Nemo-fq6mj Рік тому +3

    As a NZ'der, I've been a huge fan of Perry for years. I'd love to see him feature in the 15's aside game at fullback. Best Wishes Perry

    • @molsonman7800
      @molsonman7800 Рік тому

      How good is his kicking game? With his speed he might be better on the wing.

  • @garissacommunityjournalist2765

    Couldn't be more proud of the Kenyan team. 🇰🇪

  • @Freefire-vq9lp
    @Freefire-vq9lp Рік тому +7

    the humility of rugby players is top notch

  • @PA96704
    @PA96704 Рік тому +1

    I love watching Perry play. Thank you sir 🤙

  • @notundermywatch3163
    @notundermywatch3163 Рік тому +4

    What a wonderful journey 🏉

  • @daniel51020
    @daniel51020 Рік тому +3

    Brilliant! Good on Perry Baker!

  • @illinvestinme-dm7482
    @illinvestinme-dm7482 Рік тому +2

    One of my good friends! Proud of you bro 🎉❤

  • @Pukekura35
    @Pukekura35 Рік тому +2

    Good for him! Well respected in NZ. ❤️🇳🇿🇺🇸

  • @iantuiasosopo5923
    @iantuiasosopo5923 Рік тому +8

    Most people in the US don't even know who Berry Baker is. They dont know they even have a Rugby team

  • @onzz100
    @onzz100 Рік тому +3

    What a legend 🙌🏾 Bula from Fiji Perry

  • @CaptainChurrr
    @CaptainChurrr Рік тому +5

    rugby needs more personalities like this

  • @yveletsoalo5343
    @yveletsoalo5343 Рік тому +4

    Wow what a beautiful story! Big ups from South Africa

  • @jallancam5503
    @jallancam5503 Рік тому

    Love watching you Perry God has given you a gift for playing football .. How exciting too the USA hosting Rugby World Cup in 2032 Its gonna be amazing

  • @selwalk103
    @selwalk103 Рік тому +3

    I think we'll see some Rugby 🏉 super stars come out of America soon

  • @rsacitizen6151
    @rsacitizen6151 Рік тому +8

    Chesleyn kolbe is quick ,Brian Habana is quick but perry Baker is just super quick ...his the fastest rugby 🏉 player I have ever seen...

  • @damiangordon8893
    @damiangordon8893 Рік тому

    as an aussie rugby fan i have seen this guy on tv and i think he is amazing to watch

  • @whitebroccoli694
    @whitebroccoli694 Рік тому +4

    Never watch rugby but this guy seems great. Seems genuine.

  • @archvermin
    @archvermin Рік тому

    The legendary Speed Stick. Beautiful to watch when he's not playing against my team and anxiety-inducing when he is.

  • @mgardner70
    @mgardner70 Рік тому

    Great video! I’m now a follower. One last note for the mograph team. . .that’s not where Glendale is. Glendale is minutes from downtown Denver. ✌️

  • @djetton1
    @djetton1 Рік тому +5

    The man, the myth, the legend! Speedstick

  • @denniswycliffe5916
    @denniswycliffe5916 Рік тому +6

    15s is the real deal we wanna see him there!

    • @misevibre
      @misevibre Рік тому

      not gonna be as good there...7s is all about who is faster

  • @sbrother176
    @sbrother176 Рік тому +1

    Flash of rugby sevens. The legend himself

  • @almobrown1
    @almobrown1 Рік тому +2

    Rugby in the USA is gonna be massive!

  • @mako4874
    @mako4874 Рік тому +3

    This guy could have been a world class sprinter

  • @4realtactics294
    @4realtactics294 Рік тому +1

    Seen him play many years ago in Daytona.

  • @EmHotep4520
    @EmHotep4520 Рік тому +3

    Would love to have Rugby become as popular in the u.s. as soccer.

    • @NoName-hg6cc
      @NoName-hg6cc Місяць тому

      Soooo not very popular?

    • @EmHotep4520
      @EmHotep4520 Місяць тому

      @@NoName-hg6cc unfortunately, Rugby is not.

    • @NoName-hg6cc
      @NoName-hg6cc Місяць тому

      @@EmHotep4520 And soccer is?

    • @EmHotep4520
      @EmHotep4520 Місяць тому

      @@NoName-hg6cc compared to rugby, soccer is more popular in the u.s..

    • @NoName-hg6cc
      @NoName-hg6cc Місяць тому

      @@EmHotep4520 It probably is...but my impression is that it was still a minor sport compared to American football, basket and baseball

  • @thecampverdekid806
    @thecampverdekid806 Рік тому

    We love you bro, USA all the way!

  • @alZiiHardstylez
    @alZiiHardstylez Рік тому +4

    Not a fan of 7s but you gotta love a good run.

  • @BrandonCockridge18
    @BrandonCockridge18 Рік тому +1

    Just shows how low the bar is set in the US. This guy can be the greatest ever

  • @Mazzeha
    @Mazzeha Рік тому +3

    If America gets its Rugby legs, you'll be formidable. You've got so many athletes available to you. Love from UK

    • @bpswank429
      @bpswank429 Рік тому

      Bruh shut up people have been saying that for years and they are still trash

  • @calrugbyfan
    @calrugbyfan Рік тому +5

    I wish the Eagles would transition guys like Baker and Carlin Isles into 15s after playing 7s, I know 7s has become its own thing and there are the Olympic opportunities but feel like some of the USAs best talent never plays 15s at a RWC and would love to see it

    • @houseis
      @houseis Рік тому

      It'd be buzzy if this guy had played rugby since a child like most of our best players here nz

    • @shakes.dontknowwhatyergettin
      @shakes.dontknowwhatyergettin Рік тому

      7's is a trivial back garden game. They'd have nothing to offer the top level of 15's.

    • @calrugbyfan
      @calrugbyfan Рік тому

      @@shakes.dontknowwhatyergettin thats kind of my point in that 15s is "real" rugby, I'd rather find that out than just assume and write people off

    • @molsonman7800
      @molsonman7800 Рік тому

      I wonder how he would do in the NRL? A faster paced game than rugby union.

  • @esterwillis7582
    @esterwillis7582 Рік тому +3

    Rugby is a tough game to play if people are playing against you and defense is tackling you. You have not padded equipment to protect you.

  • @Michael-ye4kw
    @Michael-ye4kw 3 місяці тому

    awesome talent

  • @Ethos1231
    @Ethos1231 Рік тому +5

    He’s not a rugby superstar. He is a rugby 7’s superstar.
    There’s a HUGE difference.

  • @obaraabraham9934
    @obaraabraham9934 Рік тому

    Great chap

  • @commiehunter733
    @commiehunter733 Рік тому

    Outstanding

  • @simstander5471
    @simstander5471 Рік тому +2

    Rugby is technically football. Rugby Football. You made it brother 🤗. Saw him at the World Cup in Cape Town, my man’s is quick.

  • @psychedelicpsyhcosis
    @psychedelicpsyhcosis Рік тому +6

    if this happens more with football players
    the U.S. could dominate! Let’s go!

    • @jtaco4101
      @jtaco4101 Рік тому

      Why tho? Don't these players make like

    • @charlesbrown4483
      @charlesbrown4483 Рік тому

      @@jtaco4101 Yeah there’s really no reason. Even in the small football leagues(USFL, CFL, etc..) they make as much if not more than the highest paid rugby leagues in the world. Why would some USFL player decide to give up football and learn a whole new sport just to make the same amount of money lol. That would be completely illogical.
      And that’s if we’re talking purely financial incentive. Most football players at the college and professional level love the game of football more than anything in their live’s and thus have no desire to go play rugby.

    • @thehouseofgames-original8763
      @thehouseofgames-original8763 Рік тому

      @@charlesbrown4483
      And also because Rugby is more physically demanding.

    • @charlesbrown4483
      @charlesbrown4483 Рік тому

      @@thehouseofgames-original8763 No, Hugby is not more physically demanding lol. Football is by far the most violent team sport in the world and the most violent non-combat sport in the world and there’s not even a close second.

    • @thehouseofgames-original8763
      @thehouseofgames-original8763 Рік тому

      @@charlesbrown4483
      This is statistically false. And once again depicts how uneducated Americans are on the matter.
      Here is the study:
      “Comparison of Injuries in American Collegiate Football and Club Rugby: A Prospective Cohort Study”
      Extract:
      “Overall injury rates were substantially higher in collegiate rugby compared with football. Similarities between sports were observed in the most common injury types (sprains and concussions), locations (lower extremity and head), and mechanisms (direct player contact). Upper extremity injuries were more common in rugby, and the rate of season-ending injuries was similar between sports.”
      Keep weeping.

  • @doriangreyflanel2833
    @doriangreyflanel2833 Рік тому

    I seen him run in person…. Bring sevens rugby back to Las Vegas please

  • @greggprice3609
    @greggprice3609 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful

  • @kamakoa
    @kamakoa Рік тому +3

    Let's go Perry

  • @gaffle7646
    @gaffle7646 Рік тому

    1:23... I ain't gone lie... she was BAD! ❤‍🔥

  • @garrethraath4485
    @garrethraath4485 Рік тому

    Finally... Somebody has seen the light!

  • @ehtx1
    @ehtx1 2 місяці тому

    Is he in Major League Rugby. Would love him to play for the Houston SaberCats. Dude is fast!

  • @adriaanjagers9919
    @adriaanjagers9919 Рік тому

    I would like to see him playing in Europe 💪

  • @muzismemoir8835
    @muzismemoir8835 Рік тому +1

    I want to see a full 15 match between them and the boks

  • @pathfinder5651
    @pathfinder5651 Рік тому

    Deadliy Player in the 7s Rugby World .. The Speed is unreal

  • @ryanmorgan5902
    @ryanmorgan5902 Рік тому +1

    Perry Baker 'The Touchdown Maker'

  • @mohdassyiraziz5048
    @mohdassyiraziz5048 Рік тому

    he is so fast!

  • @allistaircampbell9282
    @allistaircampbell9282 Рік тому

    Amazing speed

  • @nicefly1556
    @nicefly1556 Рік тому +5

    Once US takes rugby seriously they'll be insane

  • @rittherugger160
    @rittherugger160 Рік тому

    2:29
    That looks like a Daytona Coconuts RFC jersey dude.

  • @Random-fv7by
    @Random-fv7by Рік тому

    South Africa still gonna win the sevens World Cup
    Full respect to perry his a legend

    • @Poweroftouch
      @Poweroftouch Рік тому +2

      Aged well mate

    • @tymesix
      @tymesix Рік тому +2

      SA were beaten in the 1/4's by Ireland. Sad way to farewell Neil Powel.

    • @thope737
      @thope737 Рік тому +2

      How’d tht turn out ? 🤣🤡

    • @jaimel88
      @jaimel88 Рік тому +1

      Not the news I got lol

  • @emilgiese
    @emilgiese Рік тому

    Perry follow your dream!

  • @Limpbizcut
    @Limpbizcut 4 місяці тому

    7s is a very tough game

  • @willycagibulakamenio8861
    @willycagibulakamenio8861 Рік тому +6

    Has been the weak link for the USA in defence especially during pressure cooker games.

  • @bigpoppa0206
    @bigpoppa0206 Рік тому

    I wonder what he will be like in Super Rugby

  • @jaygreenwald5307
    @jaygreenwald5307 Рік тому

    Torn meniscus stays with you I had repair twice on one

  • @harlzaotearoa7769
    @harlzaotearoa7769 Рік тому

    Wow the real kid flash 😎😎💪💪

  • @Trajan2401
    @Trajan2401 Рік тому

    Unfortunately the US haven't won the world series,world cup or Olympics in 7s yet good luck this weekend at the rugby 7s world cup the biggest trophy in 7s

  • @man-zen5094
    @man-zen5094 Рік тому +2

    One of the few great stories that starts “So I drive to Ohio…” 🤣

  • @rsacitizen6151
    @rsacitizen6151 Рік тому

    Reminds me abit like Zimbabwean Speedster Tonderia Chavanga

  • @darren5971
    @darren5971 Рік тому +5

    He is a huge asset to USA 7s rugby ,a really good team.good to see the yanks killing it .great for rugby.

  • @paulflemming9140
    @paulflemming9140 Рік тому +2

    I’m surprised Wayne Bennett hasnt offered him a contract

  • @tongsupavit
    @tongsupavit Рік тому

    Yes he is

  • @Reprodestruxion
    @Reprodestruxion Рік тому

    Welcome aboard to the world, less abuse and more respect

  • @kfg2300
    @kfg2300 Рік тому

    That's what I like about the americans...their self-belief. The hype is real for each other.

  • @InvestBetter.
    @InvestBetter. Рік тому +1

    A torn meniscus is 6 week injury, not a death sentence

  • @geraldhagen2989
    @geraldhagen2989 Рік тому +1

    Plus a gentleman....

  • @weetduck
    @weetduck Рік тому

    ALFRED, NY

  • @nadvga6650
    @nadvga6650 Рік тому

    american football is basically rugby with a variance. both handle the ball and grab at their opponents !

  • @fordastreeets8019
    @fordastreeets8019 Рік тому +1

    Perry Baker is the definition of "If a wide receiver tried playing rugby". It would be cool if Football players switch to rugby, because USA definitely has a better chance with football players.

  • @Freefire-vq9lp
    @Freefire-vq9lp Рік тому

    the best

  • @bikesnippets
    @bikesnippets Рік тому +1

    Je should beef up and head to Europe to play XV....rugby.

  • @003mosqueteiros
    @003mosqueteiros 8 місяців тому

    Tyreek Hill playing rugby would be an awesome thing to see

  • @charliie.nochebuena
    @charliie.nochebuena Рік тому +2

    Su nombre se escribe DON Perry Baker

  • @rhicovandermerwe8188
    @rhicovandermerwe8188 Рік тому

    Great 7’s player tho

  • @dr.sweetchat6769
    @dr.sweetchat6769 Рік тому

    The reverse Mailata

  • @thedahkterizzin8831
    @thedahkterizzin8831 Рік тому +6

    Can you imagine our best NFL athletes playing rugby? I know you can. That's why both of us are smiling.