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.
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 was born on January 15, 1891.
Ray Chapman was born on January 15, 1891.
Ray Chapman was killed by a pitch thrown by Carl Mays.
Ray Chapman died on August 17, 1920 at the age of 29.
Cleveland Indians shortstop Ray Chapman lost his life one day after being beaned by Carl Mays of the New York Yankees in 1920. Mays was a submarining, spitballing right hander who had a reputation of being meanspirited and liked to pitch inside. Legend has it that the ball hit Chapman's head with such a crack that some of the players originally thought the ball had hit Chapman's bat. The ball rolled out towards the pitchers mound and Mays picked it up and threw to first base. Chapman's death is the only death related to on field activities in MLB history. Click on the 'Ray Chapman' link on this page to read a short story about Chapman and Mays.
Ray Chapman was born January 15, 1891, in Beaver Dam, KY, USA.
Ray Chapman was born on January 15, 1891 and died on August 17, 1920. Ray Chapman would have been 29 years old at the time of death or 124 years old today.
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 has written: 'The natural history of Bournemouth and the surrounding area' -- subject(s): Natural history, Wildlife conservation
Ray Chapman is 5 feet 10 inches tall. He weighs 170 pounds. He bats right and throws right.