John Barr (shinty)
John Rosanne Barr (born 1982) is a Scottish international shinty player from Abriachan, Scotland. He presently plays for Glenurquhart Shinty Club.
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| Born | 1982 (age 38–39) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Occupation | Shinty Player |
| Known for | Shinty and Rugby |
History
Barr attended Charleston Academy in Inverness. He was instrumental in the rise of Robert Gordon University as a force in University Shinty. He has represented Scotland at all levels of shinty, most recently in 2009.[1][2]
He is one of few shinty players to have his own chant, in tribute to his physically dominant style of play.[3] The chant "John Barr ate my car"[4] is a favourite at games where he is playing.
Other sports
Barr is a keen rugby union player in the closed season and plays for Highland RFC in Inverness.[5]
He was the first shinty player to ever receive a Universities Hurling All Star honour in 2006 after playing for British Universities GAA.[6]