August Herrmann

August "Garry" Herrmann (May 3, 1859 – April 25, 1931) was an American political operative for Cincinnati political boss George B. Cox, an executive of the Cincinnati Reds baseball team, and president of National Baseball Commission. In 1946, he was named in the Honor Rolls of Baseball.

August Herrmann
Herrmann c. 1914
Born(1859-05-03)May 3, 1859
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
DiedApril 25, 1931(1931-04-25) (aged 71)
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Occupations
  • Cincinnati Board of Administration (1891–1896)
  • Cincinnati Commissioner of Water Works (c. 1896)
  • President of the Cincinnati Reds (1902–1927)
  • President of National Baseball Commission (1903–1920)
Awards
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