"Sherm was the best fielding catcher in the American League for the 1953 season. He appeared behind the plate in 107 games for the Pale Hose. His fielding average was .994, he made only three errors in 524 chances and participated in two double plays. He wasn't bashful with his bat, either, hitting American League pitching to the tune of a .287 average and driving in 54 runs.
Sherm formerly caught for the Indians, Yankees and Browns."
-1954 Bowman No. 182
"Sherm came up with the highest batting average of his major league career last season. Always a defensive standout, in '53 he led American League catchers in fielding and was second in assists.
Before joining the White Sox in '52, Sherm was a third-string catcher with Cleveland in 1946. But he wanted action, so he ASKED to be sent to the minors. There he showed big-league ability and was back in the majors late in '47- to stay! Sherm played two seasons for the Yankees and three for the former St. Louis Browns."
-1954 Topps No. 39
"Sherm had an excellent season in 1953 and wound up as the best defensive catcher in the American League. He appeared in 107 games for the Sox and made but three errors in 524 chances. His percentage was .994 and he participated in two double plays. His batting average was .287 and his 96 hits were good for139 total bases.
Sherm formerly played for the Indians, Yankees and Browns."
-1954 Red Man No. AL-5
"Sherm has played with six different baseball clubs since he started with Baltimore of the International League in 1943. Since 1952 he has been a power behind the plate with the Chicago White Sox.
Sherm attended Kansas State Teachers' College where he got an early grounding in the rudiments of the game."
-1954 Red Heart
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