About Vince Barton
Lived 1908 – 1973 (aged 65). Vince Barton was an American baseball player.
Vincent David Barton (February 1, 1908 – September 13, 1973) was a Canadian Major League Baseball outfielder for the Chicago Cubs.
Barton had a very successful rookie year for the Cubs. In only 66 games he batted .238 with 13 HRs and 50 RBIs. His 13 home runs was tied for second on the team with current Hall of Famer Hack Wilson, although Wilson played in many more games than Barton. The next season would be Barton's last year in the majors as he batted .224 in 36 games with 3 homers and 15 RBIs.
5 Home Run Game While playing for the Hickory Rebels of the independent Carolina League on August 28, 1938, Barton hit five home runs in six at-bats.
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Who was Vince Barton?
Canadian baseball player (1908–1973)
When was Vince Barton born?
Vince Barton was born on 1 February 1908 in Edmonton.
When did Vince Barton die?
Vince Barton died on 13 September 1973 in Toronto.
What was Vince Barton's occupation?
Vince Barton was a baseball player.
What nationality was Vince Barton?
Vince Barton was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vince Barton. https://biography.guide/vince-barton/
MLA: "Vince Barton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/vince-barton/.
Chicago: "Vince Barton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/vince-barton/.
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