Roy Campanella
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Roy Campanella
| Born: | November 19, 1921 |
| Birthplace: | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Height: | 5' 8" |
| Weight: | 200 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1946 Free Agent with the Brooklyn Dodgers |
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| Teams: | Brooklyn Dodgers 1948 - 1957 |
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Overall Career
Roy "Campy" Campanella (November 19, 1921 – June 26, 1993), was a star with both the bat and glove. Campanella was agile behind the plate, had a rifle arm and was an expert at handling pitchers. He was named National League MVP three times, including a 1953 selection when he set single-season records for catchers with 41 homers and a National League best 142 RBI. Before signing with the Dodgers, the broad-shouldered receiver starred with the Negro National Leagues' Baltimore Elite Giants for seven seasons. His career was cut short by a tragic auto accident prior to the 1958 season.
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Awards
- Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1969 (79.41%)
- 3-time National League MVP (1951, 1953 & 1955)
- 8-time National Leauge All-Star (1949-1956)
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Achievements
- 1953 NL RBI Leader
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 7 (1949-1953, 1955 & 1956)
- 30-Home Run Seasons: 4 (1950, 1951, 1953 & 1955)
- 40-Home Run Seasons: 1 (1953)
- 100 RBI Seasons: 3 (1951, 1953 & 1955)
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 1 (1953)
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Trivia
- Won a World Series Ring with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1955.
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Transactions
- Before 1946 Season: Signed as a Free Agent with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
- Roy Campanella: Hall of Fame Page
- 1969 Hall of Fame Class
