Roy Campanella (November 19, 1921 – June 26, 1993), nicknamed " Campy ", was an American professional baseball player, primarily as a catcher. The Philadelphia native played in the …

Jul 6, 2020 · But, after his down year in 1952, Campanella decided to keep his shin guards close at hand, embarking on a whirlwind 25-game month-long exhibition tour in the American south. …

Jun 26, 1993 · Dates Date of birth: 11/19/1921 Date of death: 6/26/1993

On June 7, 1954, At Sportsman Park Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella homers in the 8th to tack on some insurance for the Dodgers, unfortunately St Louis scores 3 times in the …

Apr 7, 2021 · At the end of World War II, professional baseball was a conspicuous feature of America’s separate and unequal racial landscape. Hall of Fame New York Giant outfielder …

Playing for Nashua (N.H.) in 1946, Campanella became the first black ever to manage a team in organized baseball. Ejected from a game, pilot Walter Alston turned the team over to Campy. …

Depicted Roy Campanella, American, 1921–1993 Photographer Moneta Sleet Jr., American, 1926–1996 Date 1959, printed c.1970 Material Gelatin silver print photographed in United …

Apr 11, 2011 · Rickey left the Dodgers for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1950, just as the Dodgers, with Rickey’s legacy of African-American players — Robinson, Roy Campanella, Junior Gilliam and …

Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Roy Campanella. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on …

Apr 30, 2024 · MLBbro Roy Campanella was a legendary pioneer at the catcher position with the Brooklyn Dodgers, who won three MVPs in the 1950s and led Brooklyn to its first World Series …