Babe Herman

Born on today's date, Babe Herman.

"He wore a glove for one reason, it was a league custom. The glove would last him a minimum of six years because it rarely made contact with a ball." - Fresco Thompson on notoriously poor fielder, Herman 

Babe Herman

On this date in 1932, the Cubs get Babe Herman from the Reds for four players.

"If I put him in the lineup every day, he can hit .400 if he sets his mind to it. But he'll lose the club 2-3 games a week with his glove." - manager, Otto Miller

Babe Herman

On this date in 1932, the Cubs get Babe Herman from the Reds for four players.

"He wore a glove for one reason, it was a league custom. The glove would last him a minimum of six years because it rarely made contact with the ball." - Fresco Thompson on notoriously poor fielder, Herman

Babe Herman

On this date in 1931, for the second time in ten days, Babe Herman hits for the cycle.

"If I put him in the lineup every day, he can hit .400 if he sets his mind to it. But he'll lose the club 2-3 games a week with his glove." - manager, Otto Miller