Billy Herman
Billy Herman
William Jennings Bryan "Billy" Hermanwas an American second baseman and manager in Major League Baseballduring the 1930s and 1940s. He was known for his stellar defense and consistent batting. He still holds many National Leaguedefensive records for second basemen...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth7 July 1909
CityNew Albany, IN
CountryUnited States of America
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When I started in professional baseball, I had what you might call a rude awakening. See this scar right next to my left ear? That's where the pitcher hit me the very first time I came to bat as a pro. I was out cold for about 10 minutes.
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The Capone era. That was my time. Capone was a big baseball fan. He'd walk into the ballpark like the president walking in today, with bodyguards all around him.
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I could hit the damn ball. No matter who was throwing. Or where the ball was. I left the bench swinging. I didn't get many walks.
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Boston has two seasons: August and winter.
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Rules are made to be broken, so there won't be any rules.