Ray Chapman
American baseball player
Ray Chapman Rank
About Ray Chapman
The baseball batter Raymond Johnson Chapman had a successful career as a shortstop for the Cleveland Indians. Chapman's life ended abruptly when he was struck by a ball hurled from a pitcher in 1920.
Family
Chapman was the son of Everette and Barbara Chapman.
Career
The Kentucky-born pitcher made his way into Major League Baseball in 1912 with the Cleveland team. His prowess and tenacity on the field led him to set a team record of a stolen base of 52 in 1917, which stood till 1980.
Personal Life
Chapman married Kathleen Daly in 1920.
Achievements
Chapman was inducted into the Cleveland Hall of Fame in 2006.
How Ray Chapman died
In a game against New York Yankees, the Cleveland Indians shortstop got struck directly in the head by a powerful pitch from Yankees pitcher Carl William Mays. Chapman was completely blindsided by the pitch, as the pitch went through the air in an irregular motion. With blood oozing from his ear, Chapman tried to dash to the bench to receive medical treatment. But he could not make it and fell to the field. As he stretched off the field, the baseball player was unconscious. He was later pronounced dead at the St. Lawrence Hospital in New York City.
At the time of his death, his wife, Kathleen, was expecting a baby.
Did you know?
After winning the World Series in 1920, the Cleveland Indians dedicated their victory to Ray Chapman.
Ray Chapman Rank
Viewers of Ray Chapman, also viewed
F.A.Q. about Ray Chapman
When is his birthday?
Ray Chapman's birthday is on January 15, 1891.
In how many days is his birthday?
Ray's birthday is in 272 days
How old was Ray when he died?
He was 29 years old.
When did he die?
He died in August 17, 1920.
How old would he be today?
Ray Chapman would be 133 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Ray from?
He was born in Beaver Dam, Kentucky, U.S..