Ed Barrow
Inducted:
1953
Player Details
Born:
May 10, 1868
Springfield, Illinois, U.S.
Died:
December 15, 1953
Port Chester, New York, U.S.
Position:
Manager
Executive
College:
NA
Ed Barrow (1868–1953) was the architect behind the Yankees’ transformation into baseball’s first dynasty. Beginning in minor‑league management, he went on to lead the Boston Red Sox to the 1918 World Series as manager.
In 1920, he joined the Yankees as general manager and later became president. Over his 25-year tenure, New York claimed 14 American League pennants and 10 World Series titles, including five sweeps. He pioneered major changes: uniform numbers (1929), permanent retirement of Lou Gehrig’s #4 (1939), allowing fans to keep foul balls, and implementing the national anthem before every game.
A master at talent acquisition and farm system development—signing Honus Wagner early and recruiting Joe DiMaggio—Barrow built a roster of legends like Ruth, Gehrig, and DiMaggio. Elected to the Hall of Fame in 1953, his legacy lives on in Monument Park, marking his lasting impact on baseball culture and strategy.
Barrow's Awards and Records
- 11× World Series champion (1918, 1923, 1927, 1928, 1932, 1936–1939, 1941, 1943)
- Monument Park honoree
- Pro Baseball Hall of Fame, Class of 1953
- 1× World Series champion as manager (1918 Red Sox)
- 14 AL pennants, 10 World Series titles as executive
- Sporting News MLB Executive of the Year (1937, 1941)
MLB Teams
As manager
Detroit Tigers (1903–1904)
Boston Red Sox (1918–1920)
As executive
New York Yankees (1920–1945)
Career Stats
Managerial record
Game:
639
Win:
310
Lose:
320
Win(%):
.492
As General Manager / President:
14 AL pennants, 10 World Series titles