Herman A. Besse (August 16, 1911 – August 13, 1972) was an American Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics during five seasons, interrupted by service in World War II.[1] After his major league career, Besse moved to Los Angeles and became a newspaper dealer.[2]

Herman Besse
Pitcher
Born: (1911-08-16)August 16, 1911
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Died: August 13, 1972(1972-08-13) (aged 60)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 19, 1940, for the Philadelphia Athletics
Last MLB appearance
May 22, 1946, for the Philadelphia Athletics
MLB statistics
Win–loss record5–15
Earned run average6.79
Strikeouts118
Teams

References

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  1. ^ "Herman Besse". ESPN.com.
  2. ^ "Former A's Pitcher, Herman Besse, 60, Dies". Oakland Tribune. August 16, 1972. p. 46.
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