Barry “The Sniper” Spears
Known for his “SNIPER SHOT” pin-point accurate winning tickets, achieving a number of Rainbow 6 (Gulfstream Park) wins, and a legendary Early Pick 4 ticket during the 2014 Breeder’s Cup that was a $24 bet and paid $32K. Barry entered the tournament realm two years ago and continues to grow his success as he rises in the ranks as a top tournament player. Barry learned how to handicap at the age of nine for the 1984 Travers Stakes at Saratoga and has never looked back. He played basketball at Virginia Union University for two years then transferred to Division II Merrimack College in Massachusetts. At Virginia Union, he was roommates/teammates with former NBA All- Star Ben Wallace. Barry played professionally overseas in England, Ireland, Australia, and China over a span of six years. Barry is excited to join The Tournament Edge team and co-host with Bobby Shoemaker on the exclusive weekly show “Tournament Talk”. Follow Barry on Twitter: @UrbanHandicapper