About Herman Roth
Lived 1896 – 1988 (aged 92). Herman Roth was an American baseball player.
Herman Jacob Roth (March 6, 1896 – April 8, 1988), nicknamed "Bobby", was an American Negro league catcher in the 1920s.
A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, Roth made his Negro leagues debut in 1923 with the Milwaukee Bears and Chicago American Giants. He went on to play for the Detroit Stars and Birmingham Black Barons in the following two seasons. Roth died in New Orleans in 1988 at age 92.
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Who was Herman Roth?
American baseball player (1896-1988)
When was Herman Roth born?
Herman Roth was born on 6 March 1896 in New Orleans.
When did Herman Roth die?
Herman Roth died on 8 April 1988 in New Orleans.
What was Herman Roth's occupation?
Herman Roth was a baseball player.
What nationality was Herman Roth?
Herman Roth was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Herman Roth. https://biography.guide/herman-roth/
MLA: "Herman Roth." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/herman-roth/.
Chicago: "Herman Roth." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/herman-roth/.
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