Red Barber date of birth:
February 17, 1908
How old was Red Barber when died?
84
Where was Red Barber born?
Columbus, Mississippi, United States
When did Red Barber die?
October 22, 1992
What is Red Barber nationality?
American
What is Red Barber's occupation?
American sportscaster
Short Biography
Walter Lanier "Red" Barber (February 17, 1908 – October 22, 1992) was an American sports commentator. Barber, nicknamed "The Ol' Redhead", was primarily identified with radio broadcasts of Major League Baseball, calling play-by-play across four decades with the Cincinnati Reds (1934–1938), Brooklyn Dodgers (1939–1953), and New York Yankees (1954–1966). Like his fellow sports pioneer Mel Allen, Barber also gained a niche calling college and professional football in his primary market of New York City.