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Tragedy on the beach today in Carpinteria, CA. Bobby Barry, one of the best umpires in the game of polo and former 6- goal player of the famous Barry family died today while jogging on the beach in Carpinteria. He just arrived to work the high-goal tournaments in Santa Barbara. Bobby was also with his young daughter at the time of his death which really is sad. She apparently is the one who found him. It is so sad. Bobby will be missed as a Father as well as a polo personality. He was one of our best at one of the most difficult jobs as a polo umpire.
Bobby’s Father was former 9-goal superstar Roy Barry who lives in Texas as well as his Mother Elizabeth and sisters. Its the second time tragedy has hit the Barrys in the last couple of years as Bobby’s Uncle Joe Barry died of a heart attack on Derby Day.
We give our best to all of the family and we will keep them in our prayers. Thank you Bobby for all you did for polo! You accomplished so much in such a short time. So long Bobby take care of the bad boys up there as you know Eric will foul and Joe will stare at you, but hey its Polo.
So Long Friend.
-The Crowders
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