Bill Cammeyer

William Henry Cammeyer

• Bats Unknown, Throws Unknown

• Born March 20, 1821 in New York, NY USA
• Died September 4, 1898 in Brooklyn, NY USA

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Biographical Information

Bill Cammeyer, born in 1821, was a businessman and entrepreneur who "managed" one year in the new National League. He is credited as a pioneer who put a fence around his ballpark so he could charge admission, he built a clubhouse, he graded the diamond, created a very primitive set of stands for fans, and put a saloon inside the fence.

Cammeyer was born in New York City but moved to Williamsburg (now part of Brooklyn) around age 20. He worked for his father, a leather merchant, and when his father died he took over the business.

In 1861, Cammeyer saw the potential for a ballpark and leased some land, which he turned into a ballfield in the summer and an ice-skating pond in the winter. It became quite successful.

In 1876, Cammeyer managed the New York Mutuals, who played on his field. One source claims he was the business manager only, with Bill Craver listed as the manager.

Main sources: Bill Cammeyer obituary and the book The Man in the Dugout: Baseball's Top Managers and How They Got That Way.

Year-By-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs
1876	New York Mutuals	National League	21-35	6th	New York Mutuals