Ben Chapman
William Benjamin Chapman
Born: December 25, 1908
Nashville, TN US
Deceased: July 7, 1993
Hoover, AL US
Coaching Career: 1942-1953
Ben Chapman compiled a record of 421 wins and 448 losses in his managing career with the Richmond Colts, Philadelphia Phillies, Gadsden Chiefs, Danville Leafs and Tampa Smokers. He began managing during the 1942 season and last managed during the 1953 campaign.
Coaching Record:
| Season | League | Level | Team | G | W | L | W% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | PL | B | Richmond Colts | 134 | 74 | 60 | .552 | |
| 1944 | PL | B | Richmond Colts | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1945 | NL | Maj | Philadelphia Phillies | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1946 | NL | Maj | Philadelphia Phillies | 154 | 69 | 85 | .448 | |
| 1947 | NL | Maj | Philadelphia Phillies | 154 | 62 | 92 | .403 | |
| 1948 | NL | Maj | Philadelphia Phillies | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1949 | SL | B | Gadsden Chiefs | 134 | 39 | 95 | .291 | |
| 1950 | CL | B | Danville Leafs | 153 | 87 | 66 | .569 | |
| 1951 | FIL | B | Tampa Smokers | 140 | 90 | 50 | .643 | |
| 1953 | FIL | B | Tampa Smokers | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| Totals | 869 | 421 | 448 | .484 |
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