Red Barber Biography

Red Barber biography

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NAME: Red Barber
OCCUPATION: Radio Personality, Television Personality
BIRTH DATE: February 17, 1908
DEATH DATE: October 22, 1992
EDUCATION: University of Florida
PLACE OF BIRTH: Columbus, Mississippi
PLACE OF DEATH: Tallahassee, Florida
AKA: Red Barber
Nickname: The Ol' Redhead

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American sportscaster Walter "Red" Barber is best known for his play-by-play radio broadcasts of Major League Baseball in the early 1900's.

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Profile

American sportscaster Walter "Red" Barber is best known for his signature exclamation "Oh, Doctor!" in his play-by-play radio broadcasts of Major League Baseball in the early 1900's. He worked in both radio and television announcing games for the Cincinnati Reds, Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Yankees. He also made weekly contributions to National Public Radio's Morning Edition program.