(note, no relation to me, just thought it might help someone) Canton Repository Sat. Oct. 10, 1953 Albert Biery, 71 Former Pro Ball Player, Succumbs Albert (Bert) Biery, 71, of 1819 Cleveland Ave. N., former professional baseball player and merchant, died early today at his home after a long illness. He played baseball in the old Ohio - Pennsylvania League and later with the Minneapolis of the American Association. For 26 years, he operated a drug and confectionery store at his home address, retiring in 1946. He was a member of Martin Luther Church and of all Masonic bodies in Canton. Survivors include a brother, Arthur L. Biery of Canton; a sister, Mrs frank Crawford of Congress Lake; and one grandchild. The body is at the Whitticar Funeral Home pending completion of funeral arrangements.