Rex Barney

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Rex Barney (December 19, 1924-August 12, 1997) was a hard-throwing pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1943 and from 1946 through 1950. He hurled a no-hitter against the New York Giants on September 9, 1948. He had to sit through a one-hour rain delay and showers in the 7th, 8th, and 9th innings to finish the game.

He was also the PA announcer for the Baltimore Orioles from 1974 until his death in 1997. He was famous for often using the phrase "Give that fan a contract!" when a fan snared a foul ball on the fly. This was an expansion on the old radio and TV announcers' comment, "Sign him up!"

In tribute to Barney, the Orioles game of August 12th was held without a public address announcer.[1]

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• Baseball Reference
• The Deadball Era