Bob Barrett (baseball)


Robert Schley Barrett, Sr. was third baseman in Major League Baseball.

Early life and education

Robert Schley Barrett was one of seven children born to Robert Pittman Barrett and Lenora Jett Barrett in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended English Avenue Elementary School and Boys High School, finishing his education after the tenth grade.

Career

Personal life

Barrett married the former Ruby Irene Brewer on February 13, 1924. He had at least two children, Robert Schley Barrett, Jr. and Betty Marlene "Betts" Barrett. He became a steamfitter after his retirement from baseball, and died at the age of 82 in Atlanta. He had one granddaughter, Terri Lynn Barrett