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Bill Clymer
William Johnston Clymer (December 18, 1873 – December 26, 1936) nicknamed "Derby Day Bill", was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a shortstop in 1891. After his playing career, Clymer became a successful minor league manager. Baseball careerAt the age of 17, Clymer appeared in three games for the Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association.[1] In 11 at-bats as a Major League player, he did not collect a hit, but did have one base on balls and one stolen base.[2] Clymer went on to play 18 seasons in the minor leagues (1891–1906)[3] and was a minor league manager for approximately 29 years (1898–1932).[1] He was the second minor league manager with more than 2,000 wins.[1] Clymer died at the age of 63 in his hometown of Philadelphia, and is interred at North Cedar Hill Cemetery.[2] References
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