Skip To Main Content

University of Nevada Athletics

Schedule + Close Schedule
Nevada
Wolf Pack Athletics
Wolf Pack

Events

Hall of Fame

Mert Baxter

Mert Baxter

  • Class
    1953
  • Induction
    1975
  • Sport(s)
    Football, Men's Basketball
Football, Basketball (1951-52)
Mert Baxter was the Wolf Pack’s leading scorer on the 1951 and 1952 basketball teams. He also played end on the Nevada football team. Baxter served in Korea, Vietnam and Germany. Originally from Carson City, Baxter led the state in scoring in 1948 in leading the Senators’ basketball team to a winning season. 
 
Explore HOF Explore Hall of Fame Members