Billy Herman: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1975

Born: July 7, 1909

1931: Purchased by the Chicago Cubs from the American Association

Debut: August 29, 1931 (Cubs)

1932, 1935, 1938: Cubs win Pennant

1935: .341, 7 HR, 83 RBI, 227 hits, 113 runs, 57 doubles, .859 OPS

1936: Five hits opening day (record)

1936: .334, 5 HR, 93 RBI, 101 runs, 211 hits, 57 doubles, .862 OPS

1941: Traded to the Dodgers

1941: Dodgers win Pennant

1944-45: World War II service

1946: Traded to the Braves

1946: Traded to the Pirates

1947: Managed Pirates (61-92)

1947: Released by Pirates

1952-59: Managed and coached in minors and majors

1960-64: Red Sox coach

1964-66: Managed Red Sox (128-182)

1967: Angels coach

1975: Elected to the HOF (Vets Committee)

1978-79: Padres coach

1992: Died

Accomplishments:

10x All Star

Most Putouts in a season by a 2b

.304 average

1163 Runs

2345 Hits

486 Doubles

47 HR

839 RBI

737 walks-428 strikeouts

.774 OPS

100+ Runs: 5x

200+ Hits: 2x

30+ Doubles: 11x

40+ Doubles: 4x

50+ Doubles: 2x

10+ Triples: 2x

100 RBI (1943)

.300+: 7x

Led league in Games: 3x

Led league in hits (227): 1935

Led league in doubles (57): 1935

Led league in triples (18): 1939

Led league in SH (24): 1935

Postseason: .242, 1 HR, 7 RBI, .649 OPS (4 World Series)

As a manager: 189-274 (.408)