Barrow began his professional career in 1903 as a catcher for the minor league team, the New Bedford Whalers. He would later join the Boston Red Sox as a scout and eventually become the team's manager in 1918, leading the team to a World Series victory in 1918. In 1920, Barrow left the Red Sox to join the New York Yankees as their business manager and president. Under his leadership, the Yankees won seven American League pennants and four World Series championships.
Barrow was known for his keen eye for talent and his ability to spot and develop young players. He was also credited with introducing the use of numbers on player uniforms and the practice of spring training. He was also instrumental in signing Babe Ruth to the Yankees in 1920, which was a major factor in the team's success.
Barrow retired from the Yankees in 1945, but his impact on the game of baseball was long lasting. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1953 and was posthumously awarded the Major League Baseball Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014. Ed Barrow was a true pioneer in the sport of baseball and his legacy will live on for generations to come.
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