Chappie Geygan

James Edward Geygan

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 170 lb.
• High School Aquinas College High School
• Debut July 16, 1924
• Final Game May 10, 1926
• Born June 3, 1903 in Ironton, OH USA
• Died March 15, 1966 in Columbus, OH USA

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Biographical Information

Chappie Geygan played major league baseball from 1924 to 1926, getting most of his at-bats with the Boston Red Sox in 1924. He was the youngest position player on the team, although he was older than 19-year-old pitcher Red Ruffing.

During his managing career he was apparently referred to as "James Geygan", perhaps a name calculated to get more respect from his players than "Chappie".

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs
1936	Sandusky Sailors	Ohio State League	51-47	2nd	none	none
1937	Sandusky Sailors / Marion Presidents	Ohio State League	61-30	2nd	none	Lost in 1st round
1938	Fremont Reds/Green Sox	Ohio State League	51-43	2nd	none	League Champs
1939	Fremont Green Sox	Ohio State League	66-63	2nd	none	Lost in 1st round
1940	Superior Blues	Northern League	63-52	3rd	Brooklyn Dodgers	Lost in 1st round
1941	Fremont Green Sox	Ohio State League	69-34	1st	none	none League Champs

Related Sites

• Chappie Geygan at the SABR Bio Project