About Bob Barrett
Lived 1899 – 1982 (aged 82). Bob Barrett was an American baseball player.
Robert Schley Barrett, Sr. (January 27, 1899 in Atlanta – January 18, 1982 in Atlanta, Georgia) was an American third baseman in Major League Baseball.
Early life and education Robert Schley Barrett was one of seven children born to Robert Pittman Barrett and Lenora Jett Barrett in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended English Avenue Elementary School and Boys High School, finishing his education after the tenth grade.
Career In 239 games over five seasons, Barrett posted a .260 batting average (169-for-650) with 10 home runs and 86 RBIs.
Personal life Robert Barrett married the former Ruby Irene Brewer on February 13, 1924. He had at least two children, Robert Schley Barrett, Jr. (1927–1982) and Betty Marlene "Betts" Barrett (1934–2015). He became a steamfitter after his retirement from baseball, and died at the age of 82 in Atlanta. He had one granddaughter, Terri Lynn Barrett.
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Who was Bob Barrett?
American baseball player
When was Bob Barrett born?
Bob Barrett was born on 27 January 1899 in Atlanta.
When did Bob Barrett die?
Bob Barrett died on 18 January 1982 in Atlanta.
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Bob Barrett was a baseball player.
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Bob Barrett was American.
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· DBpedia: Bob Barrett (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Barrett. https://biography.guide/bob-barrett-baseball-player/
MLA: "Bob Barrett." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-barrett-baseball-player/.
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