Happy Chandler
Career Stats, Hall of Fame Bio & Records
Happy Chandler was a baseball player who played in Major League Baseball. Happy Chandler was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
⭐ Hall of Fame 1982
- Died
- 6/15/1991 in Versailles, KY, USA
- Hall of Fame
- Inducted 1982 (Veterans)
Full name: Albert Benjamin Chandler
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transylvania University | Lexington | KY | 1921 |
Happy Chandler: the record in brief
Happy Chandler's record comes from the tables on this page. Chandler was born on July 14, 1898, in Corydon, KY, USA. Chandler died on June 15, 1991, in Versailles, KY, USA. The given name on file is Albert Benjamin Chandler.
Before the majors, Chandler played college baseball at Transylvania University (1921).
The Hall of Fame row shows induction in 1982, selected by the Veterans Committee.
Frequently Asked Questions about Happy Chandler
- Is Happy Chandler in the Hall of Fame?
- Yes. Happy Chandler was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982.