Roger W. "Pip" Moyer was an American politician who served as the Mayor of Annapolis, Maryland, from 1965 to 1973 for two consecutive terms.
Background
Moyer was born on August 16, 1934, to Clara Lewis, who was from the Eastport neighborhood of Annapolis, and Vernon Moyer, who was from Iowa. His mother believed in racial equality, which she instilled in her son, according to Moyer"s relatives and friends.
Career
He is also credited with rescuing the city"s economy and reviving Main Street during his tenure as mayor. Roger Moyer earned the nickname, "Pipsqueak," by playing baseball with older children. He became a standout basketball player at Annapolis High School.
Moyer then enrolled at the University of Baltimore, where he played for the college"s Baltimore Bees basketball team
Moyer enlisted in the United States. Army after studying at the University of Baltimore. Moyer was first elected to the Annapolis City Council in 1961.
Zastrow Simms died on April 15, 2013, at the age of 78. Roger Moyer remained active in Annapolis city government after leaving the mayor"s office in 1973, following two terms.
He served as the Deputy Director of the Annapolis Housing Authority for many years.
He remained an adviser to the city"s elected officials during his retirement. Outside politics Moyer was a longtime basketball coach at Saint Mary"s High School in Annapolis. The city"s Pip Moyer Recreation Center is named in his honor.
Roger Moyer died in his sleep at his home at the age of 80 on January 10, 2015, following a lengthy illness with Parkinson"s disease.
Mayor Mike Pantelides ordered flags to be lowered to half staff in his honor.