Lewis Frederick Barber (11 April 1906 – 1983) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Halifax Town and Manchester City. Wife: Violet Barber nee Mitchell
Children: Renee, Douglas, Mary, Shirley, Malcolm
Barber's first club was Wombwell F.C., but they did not retain his services for long. He then went on a month's trial at Halifax Town, and gained a permanent contract.
He joined Manchester City, then of the Second Division, in 1927, as understudy to Welsh international Bert Gray. In total he made 99 appearances between 1927 and 1930.
The Mexborough and Swinton Times praised his anticipation and ability to punch the ball clear., and described him as "tall, athletic, strong, and in perfect trim", noting that he was "a non-smoker and abstainer".
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