William Myers, nicknamed Bade (born December 21, 1872) was an American baseball player and manager. He was a prominent figure in minor league baseball for many years. He played professionally for 20 seasons and managed for over a decade as well. He was born in

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Playing career

A catcher and first baseman, Myers played from 1896 to 1915, spending most of his career at the B-level of minor league baseball. He spent much of his career playing for

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-based teams in cities like Toledo,

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and

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. His statistical record is incomplete, however it is known that he played at least 1,757 games and had at least 1,755 hits.

Managing career

Myers managed from 1903 to 1917, leading three teams to first-place finishes and ''de facto'' league championships. He led the

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to the top of the standings in 1903 and 1904 and the Quincy Vets to first place in 1910.Bade Myers Has Developed Many Stars
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References

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