Hub Barker Explained

Hub Barker
Birth Date:12 November 1918
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Playing Years1:1942–1945

Hubert Lyle Barker (November 11, 1918 – April 6, 1994) was an American football player.

Barker was born in 1918 in Welch, Oklahoma, and attended Welch High School. He then enrolled at the University of Arkansas and played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks football teams from 1938 to 1941.[1]

Barker played professional football as a fullback and halfback for the Holyoke Golden Bears and Paterson Panthers during the 1942 season. He also played in the National Football League (NFL) as a blocking back, quarterback, safety, and linebacker for the New York Giants during the 1943, 1944, and 1945 seasons.[1] [2] He appeared in 16 games for the Giants.[2] He was the Giants' starting quarterback early in the 1944 season.[3]

After his football career, Barker worked for Arco Gas and Oil. He died in 1994 at age 75 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.[1] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hub Barker. Pro Football Archives. August 19, 2023.
  2. Web site: Hub Barker Stats. Sports Reference LLC. Pro-Football-Reference.com. August 19, 2023.
  3. News: Owen Drives Giants In Drill for Eagle Tilt. Chris Kieran. New York Daily News. October 28, 1944. 27. Newspapers.com.
  4. News: Deaths. Tulsa World. April 8, 1994. 3. Newspapers.com.