Trainer, Driver Myer Dies at 74

William M. Myer, who had a nearly 50-year career as a harness horse trainer and driver, has died at age 74.

Myer, of Harrington, died Tuesday of congestive heart failure at Milford Memorial Hospital. He was one of nine racing brothers, known in harness racing circles as the Bridgeville Myers.

Myer had 1,840 lifetime victories and $6.8 million in lifetime earnings.

He raced in the Delmarva Peninsula circuit before moving to New York in 1940 to work at Long Island’s Roosevelt Raceway.

Among the well-known horses he raced were Poplar Bill, Quick Dream, Murdock Hanover and Romeo Hanover. He also raced a horse named Diamonds Hanover for Ed Sullivan, earning Myer an appearance on Sullivan’s TV show.