Introduction
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 career
At the age of 17, Clymer appeared in three games for the Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association.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.
Clymer went on to play 18 seasons in the minor leagues (1891–1906) and was a minor league manager for approximately 29 years (spanning 1898–1932). He was the second minor league manager with more than 2,000 wins. Clymer died at the age of 63 in his hometown of Philadelphia, and is interred at North Cedar Hill Cemetery.