Ross Barnes
Ross Barnes was born on May 8, 1850. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About Ross Barnes
Charles Roscoe Barnes (May 8, 1850 – February 5, 1915) was one of the stars of baseball's National Association (1871–1875) and the early National League (1876–1881), playing second base and shortstop. He played for the dominant Boston Red Stockings teams of the early 1870s, along with Albert Spalding, Cal McVey, George Wright, Harry Wright, Jim O'Rourke, and Deacon White. Despite playing for these star-studded teams (for which he won five consecutive league pennants), many claim that Ross was the most valuable to his teams. However, injuries limited his power in his peak and his professional…