Circa 1920 Ray Chapman Original Photograph - Last Known Image!

Sold For:

$1,110

Year:

1920

Auction:

2022 Fall

Lot #:

2486

Category:

Post-1900 Baseball Memorabilia

Original photograph capturing Cleveland Naps shortstop Ray Chapman in a fielding position during a game, circa 1920. That year, Chapman died after being beaned by New York Yankees pitcher Carl Mays. Today, Chapman remains the only player to have died from an injury received during a Major League game. An "Aug 16 1920" date stamp appears on the reverse, along with Chapman's handwritten name and editorial notations. The date stamp on the back of this particular photo is significant, because it represents one of the last known images of Chapman on the playing field a day before his tragic death on August 17tth. The photo (5.5 x 7.5 inches) has a couple corner creases and two pinholes. In Very Good condition overall. Reserve $300.