MAMA Class of 2004

FRED BARRETT

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In recognition of his mediocre contribution to Minnesota sports


FRED BARRETT

is hereby inducted into the

Minnesota Assembly of Mediocre Athletes Hall of Fame

on this 29th day of February, 2004

Anyone with a nickname of "Steady Freddie" has to be in the MAMA Hall of Fame! In the days before ESPN, Fred earned his reputation as a player who stayed OUT of the highlights. Fred averaged less than two goals a year throughout his twelve year career with the North Stars and his smallish stature hardly struck fear in his opponents. On the other hand, Fred was always relied upon as a steady defensive presence on a team known for a wide-open risk-taking style, earning him a spot in this highlight-averse shrine.

Biography

Highlights:
A hockey rink in Gloucester, Ontario, was named Fred Barrett Arena in his honor

Lowlights:
Suffered multiple broken bones during his playing career. Broke thigh in 1970-71, hand in 1972-73, jaw in 1973-74 and hand in 1974-75.

Mediumlights:
Nicknamed "Steady Freddy" for his consistent, dependable, unspectacular play
Set former Minnesota record for games played in 1981-82

Personal:
Returned to Gloucester and became a firefighter after his retirement.
Plays in charity games with Ottawa Senators alumni team, a collection of former NHL players from the Ottawa area
Older brother of former NHL player John Barrett.


Minnesota Statistics

Born: 1/26/1950
Ht: 6'0" Wgt:175
North Stars Statistics
Year GP G A PTS PIM
1970-71 57 0 13 13 75
1972-73 46 2 4 6 21
1973-74 40 0 7 7 12
1974-75 62 3 18 21 82
1975-76 79 2 9 11 66
1976-77 60 1 8 9 46
1977-78 79 0 15 15 59
1978-79 45 1 9 10 48
1979-80 80 8 14 22 71
1980-81 62 4 8 12 72
1981-82 69 1 15 16 89
1982-83 51 1 3 4 22
TOTALS 730 23 123 146 663

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