Monday, July 30, 2012

Ed Barrow: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1953

Ed Barrow Timeline:

Born: May 10, 1868

1887-89: Worked in Des Moines newspaper industry

1889: Soap salesman

1894: Partnered to sell concessions at games

1896: Bought Paterson Silk Weavers and discovered Honus Wagner

1897-99: President of Atlantic League

1899-1902: Managed and owned teams in Atlantic League

1903-04: Managed Detroit Tigers (97-117)

1904: Quit as Tiger manager

1905-07: Various minor league managing stops

1910-17: ditto

1918-20: Managed Boston Red Sox (213-203)

1920: Became business manager of New York Yankees. In that capacity, he created the Yankee monster. Also was the first to require Star Spangled Banner be played before every game.

1920-46: Worked in Yankee front office

1930: Assaulted a sports writer

1953: Died

1953: Elected to Hall of Fame

Accomplishments:
Managerial Record: 310-320 (.492)

Built Yankee Dynasty

Star Spangled Banner

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