Sherman Barton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sherman "Bucky" Barton |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: February 2, 1875 Normal, Illinois |
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| Died: June 11, 1947 (aged 72) Chicago, Illinois |
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| 1898, for the Page Fence Giants | |||
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| 1911, for the Chicago Giants | |||
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Sherman "Bucky" Barton (born February 2, 1875, died July 11, 1947) was a talented baseball player. He was an Outfielder in the Negro Leagues. These leagues were important professional baseball leagues for African American players. They played during a time when Black athletes were not allowed in Major League Baseball.
Bucky Barton was born in Normal, Illinois. He passed away in Chicago, Illinois when he was 72 years old.
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Bucky Barton's Baseball Career
Bucky Barton started his professional baseball journey in 1898. His first team was the Page Fence Giants. He played for many different teams during his career. These teams were part of the exciting world of the Negro Leagues.
What is an Outfielder?
An outfielder is a player who fields in the outfield. This is the grassy area of the baseball field beyond the infield. Outfielders need to be fast runners and have strong throwing arms. They catch fly balls and throw them back to the infield. Bucky Barton was known for his skills in this position.
Playing in the Negro Leagues
The Negro Leagues were professional baseball leagues in the United States. They were active from the late 1800s to the mid-1900s. These leagues gave Black baseball players a chance to play professionally. Many amazing athletes, like Bucky Barton, became stars in these leagues. They showed incredible talent and passion for the game.
Teams Bucky Barton Played For
Bucky Barton played for several teams throughout his career. He often moved between teams. This was common for players in the early days of professional baseball. Some of the teams he played for include:
- The Page Fence Giants in 1898.
- The Chicago Columbia Giants from 1899 to 1900.
- The Algona Brownies from 1902 to 1903.
- The Chicago Union Giants from 1904 to 1906.
- The Leland Giants from 1905 to 1906.
- The St. Paul Colored Gophers from 1907 to 1910.
- His final team was the Chicago Giants in 1911.
Baseball Brothers: Bucky and Eugene
Bucky Barton wasn't the only baseball player in his family. His brother, Eugene Barton, also played baseball. Eugene played for the Minneapolis Keystones. It was interesting because Sherman played for the St. Paul Colored Gophers. These two teams were rivals from nearby cities. It must have been fun for the brothers to play in the same league!
Images for kids
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A picture of Sherman "Bucky" Barton from 1909.
