Calvin Barbour - Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame

Calvin Barbour

Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Inductee

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Calvin Barbour Mississippi Hall of Fame Inductee

Calvin Barbour Stats, Bio

Born: October 17, 1899

Hometown: Vicksburg, MS

Year Induction: 1975

Deceased : June 26, 1983

College Career

Ole Miss (1919-1922)

  • Led baseball team to SIAA Championship (’20)
  • All-State Quarterback (’21-‘22)
  • Captain of football and baseball teams (’22)
  • All-Southern Honorable Mention as quarterback
  • Freshman football coach (’25)

Professional Career

Professional Baseball (1924-1927)

Umpire (1929-1930)

Coaching and Athletic Director Career

Jackson Central (1923-1925)

Rolling Fork (1927-1928)

Vicksburg (1929-1934)

Did You Know?

Because of Calvin Barbour’s small size (5’8”, 135 pounds) , Coach Dudy Noble (then at Ole Miss) had to have Barbour’s football unifom custom made.

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