Barney McFadden

Bernard Joseph McFadden

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1", Weight 195 lb.
• School Villanova University
• Debut April 24, 1901
• Final Game September 16, 1902
• Born March 29, 1875 in Eckley, PA USA
• Died April 28, 1922 in Mauch Chunk, PA USA

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Biographical Information

Bernard "Barney" McFadden is listed as being at Villanova University between 1893 and 1900. He came to the majors in April with the Cincinnati Reds in 1901, without apparently having played any minor league ball. He appeared in eight games for manager Bid McPhee. Barney was five years older than teammate Sam Crawford. In the following year, 1902, Barney pitched one game (nine innings) with the Philadelphia Phillies. In both 1901 and 1902, he spent some time with the St. Joseph Saints.

Related Sites

• Barney McFadden at the SABR Bio Project