Hardin Barry
American baseball player (1891-1969)
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Hardin Barry (March 26, 1891 – November 5, 1969), nicknamed "Finn", was an American Major League Baseball pitcher for one season prior to a lifetime career in law.
| Hardin Barry | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: March 26, 1891 Susanville, California | |
| Died: November 5, 1969 (aged 78) Carson City, Nevada | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 21, 1912, for the Philadelphia Athletics | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 13, 1912, for the Philadelphia Athletics | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 7.62 |
| Strikeouts | 3 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
History
Born in Susanville, California,[1] he started his career at Santa Clara University then called Santa Clara College.[2] After graduation in 1912[3] he had a one-season career in the majors for the Philadelphia Athletics during the 1912 season.[1] He went directly to the majors with no minor career, yet played in only three games, earning a 7.62 Earned Run Average (ERA).[4][self-published source]
He studied law under his father,[3] and on March 1, 1918, he won his first case at Judge Koken's court at Standish.[5] He worked as an attorney in Susanville.[6] He was considered the "Dean of Lassen County Bar"[3] when he died in Carson City, Nevada on November 5, 1969, during a visit to a daughter.[3]
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