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War on the Diamond

(en)

The Deadly Pitch That Launched a Rivalry

2021

1h30m

War on the Diamond

Documentary

Overview: The Indians and Yankees, both in a tight race with the White Sox, met at the Polo Grounds on August 16th, 1920. In the fifth inning, Carl Mays threw one of his "submarine" pitches that hit Ray Chapman in the head. Chapman collapsed at the plate. He was rushed to the hospital and died the next day, the only Major League Baseball player ever to be killed in a game. Grief tore through Cleveland and the pivotal moment led to an explosion on and off the field. The Indians, sparked by the addition of young shortstop Joe Sewell, recovered in time to win their first World Series Title. What resulted was a rivalry that would last 100 years.

Status: Released

Release date: September 23, 2021

Countries of origin: United States of America,

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Production companies
  • Bronson Park Films
  • Come Aboard Productions
  • SMA Creative

Top Cast

Chris Leabu

Chris Leabu

as Ray Chapman (vo...

Jonah van Bemmelen

Jonah van Bemmelen

as Carl Mays (voic...

Daniel Salmons

Daniel Salmons

as Tris Speaker (v...

Megan Brautigam

Megan Brautigam

as Kathleen Daly (...

Jim Abbott

Jim Abbott

as himself

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