About Marvin Barker
Lived 1912 – 1964 (aged 51–52). Marvin Barker was an American baseball player.
Marvin Vincent Barker (February 13, 1912 – July 1964), nicknamed Hack, was an American Negro league baseball outfielder and manager.
A native of Joplin, Missouri, Barker made his Negro leagues debut in 1935 with the Newark Dodgers. He spent 12 seasons with the New York Black Yankees, and was selected to play in the annual East–West All-Star Game in 1940, 1945, and 1948. From 1945 to 1948, Barker served as New York's player-manager.
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Who was Marvin Barker?
American baseball player
When was Marvin Barker born?
Marvin Barker was born on 13 February 1912 in Joplin.
When did Marvin Barker die?
Marvin Barker died in 1964.
What was Marvin Barker's occupation?
Marvin Barker was a baseball player.
What nationality was Marvin Barker?
Marvin Barker was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marvin Barker. https://biography.guide/marvin-barker/
MLA: "Marvin Barker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/marvin-barker/.
Chicago: "Marvin Barker." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/marvin-barker/.
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