Virgil Jennings Barnes (March 5, 1897 – July 24, 1958), was a professional

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in the Major Leagues from 1919 to 1928. He played for the New York Giants from 1919 to 1928, and also played for the Boston Braves in 1928 after being traded to the Braves in mid-season. His brother

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also pitched in the major leagues and was Virgil's teammate on the Giants from 1919 through 1923. On September 24, 1922,

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outfielder

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hit two home runs, one off each brother, when both were pitching for the Giants.

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