Poetry · Chapter
August Herrmann explained
A brief tribute to August 'Garry' Herrmann, president of the Cincinnati Reds, highlighting his German heritage and the universal respect he commanded even during wartime.
What happens
A brief tribute to August 'Garry' Herrmann, president of the Cincinnati Reds, highlighting his German heritage and the universal respect he commanded even during wartime.
Themes in this chapter
Community and Companionship
Herrmann is celebrated as a universally respected figure, transcending ethnic prejudice.
Characters to notice
- Unknown Narrator
The speaker who reflects on August Herrmann's character and reputation.
Key passages
“August Herrmann Pres. Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Most Yankees with names that were German Had reason to b’lieve Mr. Sherman, But even in war Everybody was for A real guy like old “Garry” Herrmann.”
August Herrmann, president of the Cincinnati Reds, was of German descent, which during wartime might have made him a target of suspicion, yet his genuine character earned him universal admiration.
The poem underscores Herrmann's ability to overcome ethnic bias through personal integrity.