Harry Barton

Harry Lamb Barton

• Bats Both, Throws Right
• Height 5' 6½", Weight 155 lb.

• Debut April 15, 1905
• Final Game September 26, 1905
• Born January 20, 1875 in Chester, PA USA
• Died January 25, 1955 in Upland, PA USA

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Biographical Information

". . . catcher Harry Barton (was) the most popular player ever to wear a Wilmington uniform." - from an article about Delaware independent baseball in 1902 [1]

Harry Barton played briefly for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1905, but had already achieved his fame with the independent Wilmington team. Harry started his pro career in 1895 and finished in 1911. He also managed in 1910 and 1911. Harry was mostly a catcher, but played other positions on occasion as well. He was 30 by the time he came to the majors, playing under manager Connie Mack, who had been a catcher himself. The 1905 Athletics won the pennant that year with a record of 92-56.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Playoffs	Notes
1910	Reading Pretzels	Tri-State	45-68	7th
1911	Reading Pretzels	Tri-State	74-35	1st	Lost league finals