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Herman Dunlap Notable

b. March 10, 1908 · Chicago American Giants 1936–1938

Herman Dunlap played 1936 to 1938 for the Chicago American Giants as a center fielder.

Across 83 games he batted .268, with 80 hits and 47 runs. He finished with 3 home runs, 10 doubles and 8 stolen bases.

He played 82 games in the outfield, with 141 putouts and 4 errors.

He was an All-Star in 1936.

He was born in Stonewall, MS, USA on March 10, 1908, and died on May 15, 1978. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

Honors

AwardTimesYears
Negro Leagues East-West Classic 1 1936

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1936* CAG 18641221 210 10701 .328
1937 CAG 371302434 713 15763 .262
1938 CAG 281041125 120 5804 .240
Major leagues 652343559 833 201567 .252
All seasons 832984780 1043 302268 .268

Seasons outside MLB's recognized major leagues appear in All seasons, but not in Major leagues or the leaderboards. For Herman Dunlap, that is 1936–1936. Why totals can differ.

On this day & linked events

1908

Born March 10, 1908

Stonewall, MS, USA

1978

Died May 15, 1978