About Red Barkley
Lived 1912 – 2000 (aged 88). Red Barkley was an American baseball player.
John Duncan "Red" Barkley (September 19, 1912 – December 12, 2000) was an American backup infielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for the St. Louis Browns, the Boston Bees and the Brooklyn Dodgers. In a three-season career, Barkley was a .264 hitter with no home runs and 21 runs batted in in 63 games played. He is the grandfather of Brian Barkley, who pitched with the Boston Red Sox.
Barkley died in Waco, Texas, at the age of 88.
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Who was Red Barkley?
American baseball player (1912-2000)
When was Red Barkley born?
Red Barkley was born on 19 September 1912 in Childress.
When did Red Barkley die?
Red Barkley died on 12 December 2000 in Waco.
What was Red Barkley's occupation?
Red Barkley was a baseball player.
What nationality was Red Barkley?
Red Barkley was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Red Barkley. https://biography.guide/red-barkley/
MLA: "Red Barkley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/red-barkley/.
Chicago: "Red Barkley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/red-barkley/.
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