Jack Barry

John Joseph Barry

Positions: Shortstop and Second Baseman
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 9", Weight: 158 lb.

Born: April 26, 1887 in Meriden, CT
School: College of the Holy Cross (Worcester, MA)
Debut: July 13, 1908 (Age 21)
Final Game: June 23, 1919 (Age 32)
Died: April 23, 1961 in Shrewsbury, MA
Buried: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Meriden, CT
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Rk	Year	Age	Tm	Lg		G	W	L	W-L%	Finish
1	1917	30	Boston Red Sox	AL		157	90	62	.592	2	Player/Manager

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