Barney Wolfe
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Wilbert Otto "Barney" Wolfe (January 9, 1876 - February 27, 1953) was a Major League Baseball
pitcher
. Wolfe played for the New York Highlanders
and the Washington Senators
from to . In 76 career games, he had 21 wins and 37 losses, with a 2.96 ERA. He batted and threw right-handed.
Wolfe was born in Independence, Pennsylvania, and died in North Charleroi, Pennsylvania
.
Major League Baseball
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pitcher
Pitcher
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. Wolfe played for the New York Highlanders
New York Yankees
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and the Washington Senators
Minnesota Twins
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from to . In 76 career games, he had 21 wins and 37 losses, with a 2.96 ERA. He batted and threw right-handed.
Wolfe was born in Independence, Pennsylvania, and died in North Charleroi, Pennsylvania
North Charleroi, Pennsylvania
North Charleroi is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,409 at the 2000 census.The city is also known as "Lock 4". Previously Lock and Dam #4 was located on this side of the Monongahela River, and the place had this name. Lock and Dam #4 was later...
.