Bob Barrett

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Bob Barrett

Born:	Januray 27, 1899
Birthplace:	Atlanta, GA
Hometown:
Height:	5' 11"
Weight:	175
Bats:	Right
Throws:	Right
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College:
High School:
Other Teams:	Cubs 1923-25, Brooklyn 1925-27
Years with Boston:	1929

1 Overall Career
2 Barrett's Moments in the Sun
3 Trivia
4 Transactions
5 External Links

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Overall Career

Robert Schley "Jumbo" Barrett was born on January 27, 1899, in Atlanta, Georgia. Barrett was 24 years old when he broke into the big leagues on April 30, 1923, with the Chicago Cubs. Barrett had a 5-year career as a third baseman. In 239 games he batted .260 with 10 HR and 86 RBI.

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Barrett's Moments in the Sun

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Trivia

Helped the Cubs turn a triple play on August 23, 1924 vs the Dodgers.

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Transactions

May 10, 1925: Traded by the Chicago Cubs to the Brooklyn Robins for Tommy Griffith.
October 3, 1928: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox from the Buffalo (International) in the 1928 rule V draft.

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