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Ed Barrow
(b. May 10, 1868 - d. December 15, 1953)
In 1918, Ed Barrow was named manager of the Red Sox and led them to a World Series victory. Credited with transferring Babe Ruth form the mound to the outfield, Barrow followed Ruth to the Yankees. Under "Cousin Ed's" direction, the Yankee dynasty became legend. He was in charge of the Yankees from 1920 to 1947.
 
Inducted in 1953
 
 
1960 Fleer Ed Barrow #23 PSA 8 NM-MT
     
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Comments: I added this PSA 8 in May, 2005 when I won a Mark Irodenko / Outfield Sports eBay auction.

UPDATE: In May, 2014 a PSA 10 showed up on eBay with a BIN of $1200 from 4 Sharp Corners. Unfortunately, the price was too steep for me. Somebody disagreed because within a couple weeks the card was sold and no longer available - oh well. The search for an upgrade continues….

UPDATE: One on my saved eBay searches kicked back a hit the first week of December, 2014.  4SharpCorners was selling a PSA 9 for $449.  Tempting....but just too much.  SMR lists the card at $60.  

UPDATE: This gorgeous Barrow PSA 9 appeared on eBay in October, 2016 – one of only nine PSA 9s available.  I thought I’d win it for sure.  We were at Elitch’s, an amusement park in Denver.  I was standing in line with my son waiting to get on a ride, when I entered a last second bid.  $454.99 didn’t do it…crap.  The wait for an upgrade continues:

 
   
Card Details Below:  
Year(s): 1960
ACC Set Designation:
Set Name: Fleer
Country: United States
Description:
 
Example 1960 Fleer 5-Cent Display Box
Example 1960 Fleer 5-Cent Wax Pack