Ray Chapman Net Worth

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Ray Chapman was an MLB shortstop for the Cleveland Indians, born on January 15, 1891 in Beaver Dam, KY. He was the first player to die from being hit by a pitch, a tragic event that occurred during a game in 1920. His death sparked a change in the rules of the game, leading to the introduction of the batting helmet.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	January 15, 1891
Birth Place	Beaver Dam, KY
Age	128 YEARS OLD
Died On	Aug 17, 1920 (age 29)
Birth Sign	Capricorn

💰 Net worth: $1.6 Million (2024)

About

MLB shortstop for Cleveland who became the first player to die from from being hit by a pitch.

Before Fame

He was born in Beaver Dam, Kentucky and began playing for the Cleveland Naps in 1912.

Trivia

He was killed by a pitch to the head, which led to the introduction of batting helmets and the banning of the 'spitball' in Major League Baseball.

Family Life

He was married to Kathleen Dal, the daughter of a businessman.

Associated With

He was killed by a pitch thrown by Yankees pitcher Carl Mays.

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