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Elwood Thomas Baker (1854 – November 22, 1938) and his son, Charles Graham Baker, invented Gin rummy in 1909.

Elwood was a whist teacher in Brooklyn, New York.

References

1. "C.G. Baker, Helped Devise Gin Rummy". The New York Times. May 17, 1950. Retrieved 2008-05-22.
2. "Elwood Thomas Baker. Retired Auditor Succumbs Here at 85. A Bridge Expert". The New York Times. November 22, 1938. Retrieved 2008-05-22.

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