Berthold "Pete" Husting was born in Mayville, Wisconsin, on March 6, 1878, to Jean Pierre and Mary Magdalene Husting. After graduating from Mayville High School, he earned his law degree at U.W. Madison. As a pitcher, he made his major league debut with Pittsburgh on August 16, 1900. In 1901 he joined the Milwaukee Brewers during the inaugural season of the American League. After playing one game for Boston in 1902, he joined the Philadelphia Athletics and recorded 14 wins and 5 losses, helping them win the American League Championship. His manager, Connie Mack, became a lifelong friend. Husting practiced law in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, from 1902 to 1915, then returned to Mayville and practiced law until 1948. He was U.S. District Attorney for the Wisconsin Eastern District from 1933 to 1944.