Hal Chase
#266,273 Most Popular
About
'Prince Hal' was an outstanding defensive first baseman whose career was marred by accusations of fixing games.
Before Fame
He attended Santa Clara University before signing his first professional baseball contract in 1904.
Trivia
He was a player and a manager for the New York Highlanders before they became the New York Yankees.
Family Life
He was the youngest of six children and was married and divorced twice.
Associated With
He was once called one of the best defensive first basemen ever by Hall of Fame slugger Babe Ruth.