We naturally tend to remember the stars who were seriously injured by beanballs. Chick Fewster represents the forgotten players who never got the chance to become a star because of a damaging beanball early in their career.
Remembering Chick Fewster Read Post »
This the story of the Chapman beaning, his death, and the emotional aftermath that followed. This is #3 in a 3-part series.
The Chapman Tragedy (#3 of 3) Read Post »
The story of Ray Chapman’s career prior to the game he was fatally injured by a pitch to the head. This is #2 in a 3-part series.
Ray Chapman, the Player (#2 of 3) Read Post »
Carl Mays is notorious for throwing the only pitch to kill a big leaguer. This is the story of his career leading up to the tragedy. This is #1 in a 3-part series. Search under “Ray Chapman” for stories #2 and #3.
Carl Mays (#1 of 3) Read Post »
The case for the great mystery of the career of Jimmie Foxx being explained by the severe beaning he suffered shortly before his 27th birthday. This is #3 in a 3-part series.
Foxx: The Winnepeg Beaning (#3 of 3) Read Post »
