Billy Herman was one of the most talented and respected players of his era. He was an outstanding fielder and hitter, and an excellent baserunner. He was a four-time All-Star, and played for several teams in his career, most notably the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Braves.

Herman made his debut in 1931 with the Brooklyn Dodgers. He quickly established himself as one of the team's most reliable players, and he was named an All-Star in 1934. He also led the league in hits in 1935, and was selected for the All-Star team again in 1936 and 1938.

In 1940, Herman was traded to the Chicago Cubs, where he continued to excel as a hitter and fielder. He was an All-Star for the fourth time in 1941. He played with the Cubs until 1947, when he was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Herman spent the next few seasons with the Pirates, but he was traded to the Boston Braves in 1950. He had a great season in 1950, and was selected as an All-Star for the fifth and final time. In 1953, he moved to the New York Giants, and he retired in 1966.

Billy Herman was a versatile player who was respected by teammates and opponents alike. He was a five-time All-Star, and he had a career batting average of .304 with 1,906 hits. He was also an excellent baserunner, stealing over 200 bases in his career. He is remembered as one of the best players of his time, and is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.