About Fred Chapman
Lived 1916 – 1997 (aged 80). Fred Chapman was an American baseball player.
William Fred Chapman (July 17, 1916 – March 27, 1997) was an American professional baseball player. He played parts of three seasons in Major League Baseball, from 1939 until 1941, for the Philadelphia Athletics, primarily as a shortstop.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fred Chapman?
American baseball player (1916-1997)
When was Fred Chapman born?
Fred Chapman was born on 17 July 1916 in Liberty.
When did Fred Chapman die?
Fred Chapman died on 27 March 1997 in Kannapolis.
What was Fred Chapman's occupation?
Fred Chapman was a baseball player.
What nationality was Fred Chapman?
Fred Chapman was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Fred Chapman (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Chapman. https://biography.guide/fred-chapman/
MLA: "Fred Chapman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-chapman/.
Chicago: "Fred Chapman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fred-chapman/.
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