'Chappy'

One of the most visited graves in Lake View Cemetery Cleveland is that of a ball player killed while playing with the Indians in the year they first won the World Series (1920). Ray Chapman was a fan favorite. It was the largest funeral in Cleveland, and controversial (he had converted to Catholicism).

Grave gifts left by visitors are remembrances and reverse souvenirs. I remember you, i made this visit to you, here is a memento i leave behind.

To the right of the white cap is a small ball with the writing, "Thanks Ray". Another ball has "Help" and the members of a ball team. Some come as pilgrims to ask for intervention, or to acknowledge intervention.