Raymond J. "Chappie" Chapman

1891-1920

Cleveland Indians shortstop killed by a ball thrown by Yankee pitcher Carl Mays at the New York Polo Grounds. He is the only major league player killed by a pitched ball. Fans paid for his monument with nickles and dimes.

Marker is on Euclid Avenue (U.S. 20).

Courtesy hmdb.org

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