William A. Mayer

A determined competitor and a gentle heart rolled into one, that was William A. “Billy” Mayer. Ever the sportsman and gentleman, and one of polo’s greats, he minded his horses and fellow players as he did the task of scoring goals and winning. Assisting up-and-coming players was a source of much pleasure to him. A deliberate and fine hitting number three, Billy’s name is engraved on the U.S. Open trophy twice, the Twenty Goal Championship twice, along with the Monty Waterbury title amongst others.

While injuries cut short the playing career of this gentle 9-goaler, his love for the sport never waned. For years after, he didn’t miss a Sunday match, vicariously playing while serving as a dependable referee.