Ben Chapman

William Benjamin Chapman

Positions: Outfielder and Third Baseman
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 0", Weight: 190 lb.

Born: December 25, 1908 in Nashville, TN
High School: Phillips HS (Birmingham, AL)
Debut: April 15, 1930 (Age 21)
Final Game: May 12, 1946 (Age 37)
Died: July 7, 1993 in Hoover, AL
Buried: Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, AL
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Managerial Stats

Rk	Year	Age	Tm	Lg		G	W	L	W-L%	Finish
1	1945	36	Philadelphia Phillies	NL	2nd of 2	85	28	57	.329	8	Player/Manager
2	1946	37	Philadelphia Phillies	NL		155	69	85	.448	5	Player/Manager
3	1947	38	Philadelphia Phillies	NL		155	62	92	.403	8
4	1948	39	Philadelphia Phillies	NL	1st of 3	79	37	42	.468	6
					4 years	474	196	276	.415	6.8

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