In the small town of West Fairview, Pennsylvania, two brothers grew up to become part of Major League Baseball history. Billy and Lynn Myers, born just a few years apart, took different paths through baseball, but both left behind stories that are still remembered nearly a century later.

Humble Beginnings in West Fairview

Billy Myers was born in 1910, and Lynn followed in 1913. Their family moved to West Fairview so Billy could work for the Pennsylvania Railroad, which was a major employer in the area at the time. Like many young boys in the 1920s, they played baseball in their free time, eventually joining local leagues like the West Shore and Lower Dauphin leagues.

Their talent didn’t go unnoticed. A scout from Lebanon, Charley “Pop” Kelchner, discovered them while they played locally. He helped get them into the St. Louis Cardinals’ system, launching both of their professional baseball careers.

Billy’s Big League Success

Billy spent most of his major league career with the Cincinnati Reds, playing from 1935 to 1941. He was the team’s shortstop and even served as captain. One of his biggest moments came during the 1940 World Series when he hit a fly ball that brought in the run that helped the Reds win the title.

Billy also made history by playing in the very first Major League night game in 1935. He played in the first televised game in 1939, though he didn’t enjoy wearing the bright red suit required for the broadcast.

Later, Billy was inducted into both the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame. After baseball, he returned home and worked as a locomotive engineer.

Lynn’s Quiet Dedication to the Game

Lynn’s time in the majors was shorter. He played two seasons with the Cardinals in 1938 and 1939. When World War II began, he joined the military, where he continued playing baseball to entertain troops.

After the war, Lynn stayed involved in the game by playing locally in the Twilight League. He also worked on the railroad alongside his brother, eventually becoming an engineer. According to his daughter, Barb Holley, Lynn rarely talked about his time in the majors. He focused more on the present than the past, but people still recognized him and asked for autographs even as he got older.

Legacy Lives On

Both brothers passed away in the 1990s and early 2000s, and they are buried in Rolling Green Memorial Park in Camp Hill. Their story is more than just about sports. It’s about two brothers from West Fairview who chased their dreams, gave back to their community, and stayed grounded no matter how far baseball took them.

The Myers brothers remind us that local history is filled with big moments—and that greatness can come from even the smallest towns.