WAR ON THE DIAMOND

A documentary based on the deadly pitch (Ray Chapman) that launched a rivalry. Directed by Andy Billman. ⬇️ ORDER NOW

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We are thrilled to share that @WarOnTheDiamond is now streaming on your favorite platforms!The film chronicles the life of Ray Chapman and the rivalry between Cleveland and New York.
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There's a film about how MLB's only on-field death from a pitch changed the game and the Cleveland perspective on the NY Yankees. Check it out on Amazon: https://t.co/6V4Ycsz0Ky

[Jeff Carlton @JeffWCarlton]

Good Sunday morning, welcome to August 16th...

On this date in 1920, Cleveland Indians shortstop Ray Chapman, regarded as one of the best shortstops of his time, was at bat, facing New York Yankees pitcher Carl Mays.

It was a drizzly, overcast day, and at that time the umpires did not routinely substitute new clean baseballs into the game. Game-used balls would become dirty and gray.

Mays threw a pitch that, apparently, Chapman did not see well---the ball hit him right in the temple, producing a cracking sound that was heard in the outfield and the stands. Chapman would try to go to first base after being hit by the pitch, but collapsed.

Chapman would be rushed to the hospital yet he would perish from the injury, a fractured skull, the only Major League Baseball game-related fatality.

[Jeff Carlton @JeffWCarlton]

Good Sunday morning, welcome to August 16th...

On this date in 1920, Cleveland Indians shortstop Ray Chapman, regarded as one of the best shortstops of his time, was at bat, facing New York Yankees pitcher Carl Mays.

It was a drizzly, overcast day, and at that time the umpires did not routinely substitute new clean baseballs into the game. Game-used balls would become dirty and gray.

Mays threw a pitch that, apparently, Chapman did not see well---the ball hit him right in the temple, producing a cracking sound that was heard in the outfield and the stands. Chapman would try to go to first base after being hit by the pitch, but collapsed.

Chapman would be rushed to the hospital yet he would perish from the injury, a fractured skull, the only Major League Baseball game-related fatality.

[History Calendar @HistoryCalendar]

August 16, 1920 -- Ray Chapman of the Cleveland Indians is hit on the head by a fastball thrown by Carl Mays of the New York Yankees, and dies early the next day.

[WAR ON THE DIAMOND @WarOnTheDiamond]

There's a film about how MLB's only on-field death from a pitch changed the game and the Cleveland perspective on the NY Yankees. Check it out on Amazon: https://t.co/6V4Ycsz0Ky

[Augie Nash @AugieNash]

#OTD 1920 - Carl Mays of the Yankees hits Ray Chapman of the Indians in the head with a pitch.

Chapman dies the next day in a hospital.

This tragic event remains the only instance of a major league player dying from an in-game injury.

[WAR ON THE DIAMOND @WarOnTheDiamond]

There's a film about how MLB's only on-field death from a pitch changed the game and the Cleveland perspective on the NY Yankees. Check it out on Amazon: https://t.co/6V4Ycsz0Ky

[Baseball’s Greatest Moments @BBGreatMoments]

In August 1920, Ray Chapman was struck in the head by a Carl Mays pitch and died the next morning, the only on-field fatality in major league history.

The tragedy pushed the game toward cleaner, more visible baseballs and, in time, batting helmets.

[Giorning @Giorning]

#16agosto 1920
Ray Chapman dei Cleveland Indians viene colpito alla testa da una palla veloce, morirà il giorno dopo

[Mista Felix @felyxport]

On This Day in 1920, August 16

Ray Chapman became the only MLB player to die from an on-field injury after being struck by a pitch the previous day.

His tragedy forever changed baseball safety

[WAR ON THE DIAMOND @WarOnTheDiamond]

Check out our film on the Cleveland/Yankees history. https://t.co/6V4Ycsz0Ky

[History_Yankees @History_Yankees]

OTD in 1920 At the Polo Grounds, tragedy struck.

New York @Yankees pitcher Carl Mays threw a submarine-style pitch that struck Cleveland Indians shortstop Ray Chapman in the head.

He suffered a fractured skull and died shortly before dawn the next morning ✝️

#YankeesHistory

[WAR ON THE DIAMOND @WarOnTheDiamond]

There's a film about how MLB's only on-field death from a pitch changed the game and the Cleveland perspective on the NY Yankees. Check it out on Amazon: https://t.co/6V4Ycsz0Ky

[Bill Lucey @wplucey]

106 yrs ago, August 16, 1920, Cleveland Indians' shortstop, Ray Chapman, was struck in the head by a pitch at the Polo Grounds in NYC, thrown by Yankees pitcher, Carl Mays, becoming the only major league baseball player to die from an injury sustained during a game.

He was 29.

[WAR ON THE DIAMOND @WarOnTheDiamond]

August 16, 1920, is a day that forever changed baseball. If you don't know the story of Ray Chapman - the only MLB player killed by a pitched ball - check out WAR ON THE DIAMOND on Amazon: https://t.co/6V4Ycsz0Ky

[WAR ON THE DIAMOND @WarOnTheDiamond]

Agree! Thanks to Marc and @LeagueParkCle as we created the documentary based on The Pitch That Killed by @msowell. @WarOnTheDiamond #RayChapman

[League Park @LeagueParkCle]

A nice piece by Marc Bona from the Cleveland Plain Dealer earlier this week with some new spin on the death of League Park star Ray Chapman.

[WAR ON THE DIAMOND @WarOnTheDiamond]

As the August 16th anniversary of the beaning nears, check out the true story in the award-winning doc: WAR OF THE DIAMOND. https://t.co/DycqQ4FmG2

[National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ @baseballhall]

A new documentary, War on the Diamond, tells the story of Ray Chapman - the only MLB player killed by a pitch - and the 100-year rivalry between Cleveland and New York. Join us for a screening of the film and a conversation with its director on Aug. 16. https://t.co/j0IRMfMu5I

[WAR ON THE DIAMOND @WarOnTheDiamond]

As the August 16th anniversary of the beaning nears, check out the true story in the award-winning doc: WAR OF THE DIAMOND. https://t.co/DycqQ4FmG2

[Dan Clark @DanClarkSports]

Aug. 16, 1920: Cleveland Indians shortstop Ray Chapman is hit in the head by a pitch from Carl Mays. No helmets. Dirty balls. He died the next day. MLB ultimately changed numerous rules because a player was killed as a result of a game-related incident. It's never happened since.

[WAR ON THE DIAMOND @WarOnTheDiamond]

And the next year, his teammate #RayChapman became the first MLB player to be killed by a pitched ball. It's all here in WAR OF THE DIAMOND. https://t.co/DycqQ4FmG2

[MLB @MLB]

A pitcher was literally struck by lightning while on the mound … and then finished the game 🤯⚡

Ray Caldwell, a 9-year-veteran, was playing a game in Cleveland and needed one more out when lightning knocked him to the ground

Someone even tried to move Caldwell, but they even had an electric shock when they got close

Then, all of a sudden, Caldwell not only crawled to his knees, but got the final out and finished the game 😳

[WAR ON THE DIAMOND @WarOnTheDiamond]

@mbona30 Marc, thanks for being an integral part of our documentary on Ray Chapman. Fans can watch it here: WAR ON THE DIAMOND https://t.co/DycqQ4FmG2

[WAR ON THE DIAMOND @WarOnTheDiamond]

As the anniversary of Ray Chapman's death nears, I love this review from @Video_Librarian. This film is an important piece of baseball history. https://t.co/3svWOyBcfN

[Video Librarian @Video_Librarian]

WAR ON THE DIAMOND reflects on the death of baseball player Ray Chapman in the 1920s that launched a rivalry between the #ClevelandIndians and #NewYorkYankees. ⚾

Consider adding this @DarkStarPics #documentary to your #sports or history #filmcollection: https://t.co/sUJV5SwaNh

[WAR ON THE DIAMOND @WarOnTheDiamond]

Check out the film based on the Ray Chapman tragedy that changed baseball: WAR ON THE DIAMOND https://t.co/e0vYIKWT3i

[Baseball’s Greatest Moments @BBGreatMoments]

In August 1920, Ray Chapman was struck in the head by a Carl Mays pitch and died the next morning, the only on-field fatality in major league history.

The tragedy pushed the game toward cleaner, more visible baseballs and, in time, batting helmets.

[WAR ON THE DIAMOND @WarOnTheDiamond]

Check out #doc @WarOnTheDiamond for the Ray Chapman story. #Streaming

[Dan El Captain @Mrstanleycup]

Ray Chapman
Shortstop for the Cleveland Indians
Only player in MLB history to be killed in game
Lake View Cemetery
Cleveland, OH

[WAR ON THE DIAMOND @WarOnTheDiamond]

@AmyGDal08328672 Check out the #documentary that captures that fatal pitch. @WarOnTheDiamond #Streaming

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@Mrstanleycup Check out the #documentary that captures that fatal pitch. @WarOnTheDiamond #Streaming