Ray Chapman

SS 1912-1920 Cleveland AL

The only major leaguer to have died from having been hit by a pitch, "Chappie" was the most popular player on the team. The entire city was stunned. One of the best baseball books around (certainly from a Clevelander's standpoint,) is The Pitch That Killed, by Mike Sowell, a thorough recounting of that tragic season. Image ©Jeff Suntala

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