Harry Lunte.
The next batter, Tris Speaker, forced Lunte at second on a ground ball.
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Yes. Through the 2008 season, Ray Chapman of the Cleveland Indians is the only MLB player to have died due to an injury suffered on the field of play. He was beaned in a game against the New York Yankees on August 16, 1920 and passed away early the following morning. He was 29 years old.
Ray Chapman debuted on August 30, 1912 and played his final game on August 16, 1920.
Ray Chapman died August 17, 1920, in New York, NY, USA.
Ray Chapman of the Cleveland Indians in 1920.
Shortstop Ray Chapman in 1920. Chapman's death is the only death due to an on the field event in the history of MLB.