On November 19, 1921, future Hall of Famer Roy Campanella is born in Philadelphia. Campanella will begin his professional career in the Negro Leagues in 1937 before arriving in the major leagues in 1948. Campanella will win 3 MVP Awards for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Read more about him and his amazing career. Roy Campanella Biography. …
Roy Campanella Position: CatcherBats: Right • Throws: Right5-9, 190lb (175cm, 86kg)Born: November 19, 1921 in Philadelphia, PADied: June 26, 1993 in Woodland Hills, CABuried: CrematedHigh School: Simon Gratz HS (Philadelphia, PA)Debut: April 20, 1948 (Age 26-153d, 8,045th in MLB history)vs. NYG 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 29, 1957 (Age 35-314d)vs. PHI 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBHall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1969. (Voted by BBWAA…
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