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Was Ray Chapman's death the only instance of a player dying from an injury in a major league game?
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Yes, Ray Chapman's death is the only instance of a player dying from an injury in a major league game. The other three players who have died on the field died from heart attacks. Chapman was hit in the head by a pitch thrown by Carl Mays, and died a few hours later.
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