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John Chapman

John Chapman
Induction Year: 1973
Class: 1922, Prep 1918
Sport: Baseball, Basketball, Football
  • Football
    • Was a fullback and team captain on the 1920 Mount St. Mary’s football team and selected to All-Maryland Team. He is said to be one of the "cleverest players who ever step on Echo Field and a true Mountain star".
  • Basketball
    • Served on the Mount St. Mary’s basketball team as a guard under Coach John L. Sheridan. He helped to lead his team in scoring throughout the season and was continually chosen as a best bet for the team to rely upon and an all-around individual star
  • Baseball
    • Played third base under Coach Edwin Hooper and was named the team captain. Chapman is said to have "stellar abilities, dependability and being able to lead the team both on and off the field and at bat".  One of the team leaders on offense, hitting .462 in 1922.
    • Appeared in 19 games for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1924, hitting .282.
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