About Turner Barber
Lived 1893 – 1968 (aged 75). Turner Barber was an American baseball player.
Tyrus Turner Barber (July 9, 1893 – October 20, 1968), was an American professional baseball outfielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from - for the Washington Senators, Chicago Cubs, and Brooklyn Robins.
In 491 games over nine seasons, Barber posted a .289 batting average (442-for-1531) with 189 runs, 2 home runs and 185 RBIs. He finished his career with a .978 fielding percentage playing at all three outfield positions and first base.
Barber died at the age of 75 in Milan, Tennessee.
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Who was Turner Barber?
American baseball player (1893–1968)
When was Turner Barber born?
Turner Barber was born on 9 July 1893 in Lavinia.
When did Turner Barber die?
Turner Barber died on 20 October 1968 in Milan.
What was Turner Barber's occupation?
Turner Barber was a baseball player.
What nationality was Turner Barber?
Turner Barber was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Turner Barber. https://biography.guide/turner-barber/
MLA: "Turner Barber." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/turner-barber/.
Chicago: "Turner Barber." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/turner-barber/.
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