William "Bill" Baker Interview at Alcatraz - "Alcatraz

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ส.ค. 2018
  • 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
    @adjn5120 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

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

    • @Bilvitvr16
      @Bilvitvr16 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same

  • @feature3292
    @feature3292 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

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

  • @the_lonely_ghost
    @the_lonely_ghost 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    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
      @taraazari6999 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @the_lonely_ghost
      @the_lonely_ghost 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@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
      @taraazari6999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @adjn5120
      @adjn5120 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same!

  • @cottagecorelesbian5264
    @cottagecorelesbian5264 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @Karlett555
    @Karlett555 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    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
    @jerseymike4135 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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.

  • @darby3385
    @darby3385 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @feiwong70
    @feiwong70 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @wandaway1961
    @wandaway1961 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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
    @tylerladd2804 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @superdryas
    @superdryas ปีที่แล้ว

    Met him this week. Wow

  • @JacoblikesPorsche
    @JacoblikesPorsche 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    never met him but he sounds so nice

  • @artmantv6966
    @artmantv6966 ปีที่แล้ว

    Done watching,sending love and support

  • @gazb9179
    @gazb9179 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He seems like a nice old man

  • @mickybrennan3489
    @mickybrennan3489 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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
      @mondoprime 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I don't think you know what irony means.

    • @johnkelly2663
      @johnkelly2663 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @richardlister3906
      @richardlister3906 ปีที่แล้ว

      Get a life

    • @rickyfrench1262
      @rickyfrench1262 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @molasess73k98
    @molasess73k98 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @unapendeja5905 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i met him today visiting Alcatraz

    • @silence4682
      @silence4682 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@unapendeja5905 how it went&?

  • @christinaross4066
    @christinaross4066 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bill baker you knew my father n law,Roland simcox, im married to his son James who looks just like him,contact us if you can

  • @PathfinderHistoryTravel
    @PathfinderHistoryTravel ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @rickyfrench1262 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @PathfinderHistoryTravel ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @samrussell9742
    @samrussell9742 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw that guy and took a picture at the sf pier! He was selling his book.

  • @MooJoo5555
    @MooJoo5555 ปีที่แล้ว

    he seems sweet

  • @jamesnorwood4084
    @jamesnorwood4084 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    (Al ca) pone (traz)

  • @drpepper8806
    @drpepper8806 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ndn reservation

  • @drpepper8806
    @drpepper8806 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ndn

  • @GorVala
    @GorVala 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Alcatraz preacher must be THE WORST JOB IN THE WORLD 😢😢 NO JOKE😮

  • @drpepper8806
    @drpepper8806 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ndn pee in the hole