Bull Barbour facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bull Barbour |
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| First baseman | |||
| Born: October 23, 1892 Greenfield, Ohio |
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| Died: June 27, 1948 (aged 55) Greenfield, Ohio |
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| 1921, for the Pittsburgh Keystones | |||
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| 1922, for the Pittsburgh Keystones | |||
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Elmore B. Barbour (born October 23, 1892 – died June 27, 1948) was a baseball player. People often called him "Bull". He played as a first baseman in the 1920s.
Who Was Bull Barbour?
Bull Barbour was born in Greenfield, Ohio. He lived there for most of his life. He passed away in Greenfield in 1948. He was 55 years old when he died.
Playing in the Negro Leagues
Bull Barbour played in the Negro leagues. These were professional baseball leagues in the United States. They were for African American players. This was before baseball was fully integrated. Many talented Black players played in these leagues.
His first time playing in the Negro leagues was in 1921. He joined a team called the Pittsburgh Keystones. He played with the Keystones again in 1922. These two years were his main time in the Negro leagues.
