About Leonardo Chapman
Lived 1922 – 1974 (aged 52). Leonardo Chapman was a baseball player.
Leonardo Chapman Medina (April 30, 1922 – October 20, 1974) was a Puerto Rican first baseman in the Negro leagues in the 1940s.
A native of Puerta de Tierra, Puerto Rico, Chapman played for the Baltimore Elite Giants in 1944. In 11 recorded games, he posted seven hits in 42 plate appearances. Chapman died in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 1974 at age 52.
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Who was Leonardo Chapman?
Puerto Rican baseball player (1922-1974)
When was Leonardo Chapman born?
Leonardo Chapman was born on 30 April 1922 in Puerta de Tierra, Puerto Rico.
When did Leonardo Chapman die?
Leonardo Chapman died on 20 October 1974 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
What was Leonardo Chapman's occupation?
Leonardo Chapman was a baseball player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leonardo Chapman. https://biography.guide/leonardo-chapman/
MLA: "Leonardo Chapman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leonardo-chapman/.
Chicago: "Leonardo Chapman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/leonardo-chapman/.
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