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 Negro leagues and Mexican League for nine years before entering the minor leagues in 1946.

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Roy Campanella was one of the best offensive and defensive catchers in professional baseball in North America. After seven years in the Negro Leagues with the Baltimore Elite Giants (1937–1941, 1944–1945) and two in a Mexican league (1942–1943), Campanella joined the Brooklyn Dodgers not long after Jackie Robinson.

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Dec 22, 2024 · Roy Campanella was a standout baseball player known for his exceptional skill as a catcher. He made a significant impact […]

Jan 4, 2012 · Roy Campanella was the sixth acknowledged Black player to appear in the major leagues in the twentieth century, debuting with the Brooklyn Dodgers a year after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier.

Roy Campanella A New Life After a ten-month hospitalization, Campanella underwent rehabilitation at New York University-Bellevue Medical Center's Rusk Institute—a process as grueling as any training in his baseball career.

Roy Campanella. Roy Campanella Nicknames: Campy, Poochinella Career: 1937-1945 Positons: c, 3b, of, p Teams: Baltimore Elite Giants (1937-1944, 1944-1945), Mexican League (1943), minor leagues (1946-1948), major leagues (1948-1957) Bats: Right Throws: Right Height: 5' 9-1/2'' Weight: 195 Born: November 19, 1921, Philadelphia, PA

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In his first full season with the Dodgers in 1949, Campanella hit 22 home runs and drove in 82 runs en route to the first of eight straight All-Star Game selections. In 1951, Campanella won the National League Most Valuable Player Award while hitting .325 with 33 home runs and 108 RBI.