About Sam Barber
Lived 1919 – 1999 (aged 79). Sam Barber was an American baseball player.
Samuel Barber (September 17, 1919 – April 18, 1999) was an American professional baseball pitcher in the Negro leagues.
A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Barber played with the Birmingham Black Barons in 1940, and served in the US Army during World War II. He died in Birmingham in 1999 at age 79.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sam Barber?
American baseball player
When was Sam Barber born?
Sam Barber was born on 17 September 1919.
When did Sam Barber die?
Sam Barber died on 18 April 1999.
What was Sam Barber's occupation?
Sam Barber was a baseball player.
What nationality was Sam Barber?
Sam Barber was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Sam Barber (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sam Barber. https://biography.guide/sam-barber/
MLA: "Sam Barber." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sam-barber/.
Chicago: "Sam Barber." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sam-barber/.
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