Historical Events tagged with "carl mays"
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Ray Chapman Injured by Carl Mays' Fastball
Ray Chapman, a player for the Cleveland Indians, was struck on the head by a fastball thrown by Carl Mays of the New York Yankees during a game. The incident occurred when Chapman, attempting to hit the pitch, was hit in a vulnerable area. Following the impact, he fell to the ground and was rushed to the hospital, where it was determined that he had sustained severe head injuries. Tragically, Chapman would become the second player in Major League Baseball history to die as a result of injuries suffered in a game, marking a somber moment in sports history.
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