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1987 Hall of Fame Inductee
Herman Fishman
Considered one of the finest all-around athletes produced in the Detroit area during the 1930s. Northern High School star athlete in four sports. Won 6 varsity letters at University of Michigan and named All-Big Ten baseball and basketball player. Held Big Ten single season E.R.A. record (0.89) for 15 years. Pitched for service All-Stars against American League All-Stars in 1942. Member of Detroit Pistons Board of Directors from their arrival in Detroit until his death in 1967. Joins his brothers Ben, Manny and Mickey as the only four brothers in U of M athletic history to all earn varsity letters. Inducted 1987
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