James Albert Myers (October 22, 1863 – December 24, 1927) was a

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from -. Known as "Cod" Myers, he owned the Health Office Saloon and built an apartment house in

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. Myers's daughter,

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, pursued a successful career in professional dance. He played for the

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, Philadelphia Quakers/Phillies,

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, and

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Baseball almanac page on Myers
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