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There have only been a few deaths on the field in the history of Major League Baseball. However, they are quite memorable. Powers' death occurred during the opening of Shibe Park and Chapman is the reason that balls are now changed so often during a game.

Death on the Field (MLB)
Name Pos Date of Death Cause of Death
Doc Powers C 04-26-1909 Head injury from hitting the wall chasing a pop fly.
Ray Chapman SS 08-17-1920 Hit in the temple by a Carl Mays pitch.
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Cap Anson was the first player to reach 3,000 hits.
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