About Herman Besse
Lived 1911 – 1972 (aged 60). Herman Besse was an American baseball player.
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. After his major league career, Besse moved to Los Angeles and became a newspaper dealer.
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Who was Herman Besse?
American baseball player (1911–1972)
When was Herman Besse born?
Herman Besse was born on 16 August 1911 in St. Louis.
When did Herman Besse die?
Herman Besse died on 13 August 1972.
What was Herman Besse's occupation?
Herman Besse was a baseball player.
What nationality was Herman Besse?
Herman Besse was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Herman Besse. https://biography.guide/herman-besse/
MLA: "Herman Besse." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/herman-besse/.
Chicago: "Herman Besse." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/herman-besse/.
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