Cleveland in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Raymond J. "Chappie" Chapman
1891-1920
Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, September 28, 2008
1. Raymond J. "Chappie" Chapman Marker
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.Erected by Lake View Cemetery.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Sports.
Location. 41° 30.871′ N, 81° 35.325′ W. Marker is in Cleveland, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County. Marker is on Euclid Avenue (U.S. 20). Marker is in Lake View Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cleveland OH 44106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Adella Prentiss Hughes (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jeptha Wade (about 700 feet away); Benjamin Rose (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ernest R. Ball (approx. 0.3 miles away); Alexander Winton (approx. 0.3 miles away); Joseph Carabelli (approx. 0.3 miles away); Burial Place of James A. Garfield (approx. 0.3 miles away); Carl B. Stokes (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cleveland.
Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, September 28, 2008
2. Raymond Johnson Chapman grave marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,157 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.
