About Sam Barnes
Lived 1899 – 1981 (aged 81). Sam Barnes was an American baseball player.
Samuel Thomas Barnes (December 18, 1899 – February 19, 1981) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) player. Barnes played for the Detroit Tigers in the 1921 season.
Barnes was born in Suggsville, Alabama and died in Montgomery, Alabama. He played collegiate baseball at Auburn University, where he was named team captain.
He was the cousin of former Major Leaguer, Red Barnes.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sam Barnes?
American baseball player
When was Sam Barnes born?
Sam Barnes was born on 18 December 1899 in Suggsville.
When did Sam Barnes die?
Sam Barnes died on 19 February 1981 in Montgomery.
What was Sam Barnes's occupation?
Sam Barnes was a baseball player.
What nationality was Sam Barnes?
Sam Barnes was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Sam Barnes (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sam Barnes. https://biography.guide/sam-barnes-baseball-player/
MLA: "Sam Barnes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sam-barnes-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Sam Barnes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sam-barnes-baseball-player/.
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