William Myers, nicknamed Bade (born December 21, 1872 – September 18, 1940) 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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. Myers' 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. Myers also scouted for the St. Louis Federals and

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