About John Chapman
Lived 1899 – 1953 (aged 54). John Chapman was an American baseball player.
John Joseph Chapman (October 15, 1899 – November 3, 1953) was an American professional baseball player. He was a shortstop for one season with the Philadelphia Athletics. For his career, he compiled a .282 batting average in 71 at-bats, with seven runs batted in.
An alumnus of Mount St. Mary's University, he was born in Centralia, Pennsylvania and died in Philadelphia at the age of 54.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Chapman?
American baseball player (1899-1953)
When was John Chapman born?
John Chapman was born on 15 October 1899 in Centralia.
When did John Chapman die?
John Chapman died on 3 November 1953 in Philadelphia.
What was John Chapman's occupation?
John Chapman was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Chapman?
John Chapman was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Chapman (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Chapman. https://biography.guide/john-chapman-baseball-player/
MLA: "John Chapman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-chapman-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "John Chapman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-chapman-baseball-player/.
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