Louis C. Kramer (July 25, 1848 - August 18, 1922) was a professional

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executive who served as the president of the

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in 1891.

Career

Kramer, a lawyer, was one of the initial financial backers of the

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American Association club in 1881. He and club president Aaron S. Stern sold their shares to partner George Herancourt after the 1884 season. Kramer would remain a member of the clubs' board of directors. He replaced Allen W. Thurman as president of the Association on February 18, 1891. Problems with finding suitable umpires, and the disbanding of the

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in August 1891, led to his resignation as president on August 18, effective September 1.David Nemec, , ''Major League Baseball Profiles, 1871-1900, Volume 2: The Hall of Famers and Memorable Personalities Who Shaped the Game'' (Bison Books, 2011) p167-168

Personal life

Kramer was married to Emilie Stern and had two daughters.

Death

Kramer died on August 18, 1922, while he and his wife were vacationing at

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.Michigan death certificate for Louis Kramer. Ancestry.com. Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950 atabase on-line Year: 1922; File number: 015226.

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