Chapman's nickname was "Death to Flying Things", although fellow major leaguer Bob Ferguson had also been given the nickname. Chapman died in Brooklyn at the age of 73.
He was the National Association umpire in 1871, 1873 to 1874. Also was an umpire in the National League in 1875, 1880 and 1882.
Chapman's nickname was "Death to Flying Things", although fellow major leaguer Bob Ferguson had also been given the nickname. Chapman died in Brooklyn at the age of 73.
He was the National Association umpire in 1871, 1873 to 1874. Also was an umpire in the National League in 1875, 1880 and 1882.
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