Jack Chapman
John Curtis Chapman "Death To Flying Things"
Born: May 8, 1843
Brooklyn, NY US
Deceased: June 10, 1916
Brooklyn, NY US
Coaching Career: 1876-1899
Jack Chapman compiled a record of 794 wins and 845 losses in his managing career with the Louisville Grays, Milwaukee Creams, Holyoke, Albany, Worcester Ruby Legs, Detroit Wolverines, Buffalo Bisons, Louisville Colonels, Syracuse Stars, Rochester Browns, Wilkes-Barre Coal Barons, Meriden Bulldogs, Newark Colts and Norwich Jackroses. He began managing during the 1876 season and last managed during the 1899 campaign.
Coaching Record:
| Season | League | Level | Team | G | W | L | W% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1876 | NL | Maj | Louisville Grays | 66 | 30 | 36 | .455 | |
| 1877 | NL | Maj | Louisville Grays | 60 | 35 | 25 | .583 | |
| 1878 | NL | Maj | Milwaukee Creams | 60 | 15 | 45 | .250 | |
| 1879 | NA | Holyoke | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||
| 1880 | NA | Albany | 21 | 8 | 13 | .381 | ||
| 1882 | NL | Maj | Worcester Ruby Legs | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1883 | NL | Maj | Detroit Wolverines | 98 | 40 | 58 | .408 | |
| 1884 | NL | Maj | Detroit Wolverines | 112 | 28 | 84 | .250 | |
| 1885 | NL | Maj | Buffalo Bisons | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1886 | IA | Buffalo Bisons | 95 | 50 | 45 | .526 | ||
| 1887 | IA | A | Buffalo Bisons | 103 | 63 | 40 | .612 | |
| 1888 | IA | Buffalo Bisons | 110 | 48 | 62 | .436 | ||
| 1889 | AA | Maj | Louisville Colonels | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1889 | IA | Syracuse Stars | 108 | 64 | 44 | .593 | ||
| 1890 | AA | Maj | Louisville Colonels | 132 | 88 | 44 | .667 | |
| 1891 | AA | Maj | Louisville Colonels | 139 | 55 | 84 | .396 | |
| 1892 | NL | Maj | Louisville Colonels | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1893 | EL | A | Buffalo Bisons | 111 | 61 | 50 | .550 | |
| 1894 | EL | A | Buffalo Bisons | 125 | 64 | 61 | .512 | |
| 1895 | EL | A | Rochester Browns | 129 | 47 | 82 | .364 | |
| 1896 | EL | A | Wilkes-Barre Coal Barons | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1897 | CSL | Ind | Meriden Bulldogs | 76 | 52 | 24 | .684 | |
| 1898 | CSL | Ind | Meriden Bulldogs | 94 | 46 | 48 | .489 | |
| 1899 | AL | A | Newark Colts | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1899 | CSL | F | Norwich Jackroses | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| Totals | 1639 | 794 | 845 | .484 |
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