Roy Campanella. Positions: Catcher and Outfielder. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 5-9, 190lb (175cm, 86kg). Born: November 19, 1921 in Philadelphia, PA us.
Roy Campanella (November 19, 1921 – June 26, 1993), nicknamed "Campy", was an American professional baseball player, primarily as a catcher.
Roy Campanella
American baseball catcher
Roy Campanella, 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. Wikipedia
Born: November 19, 1921, Philadelphia, PA
Died: June 26, 1993 (age 71 years), Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, CA
Number: 39 (Brooklyn Dodgers / Catcher)
Spouse: Roxie Joynes (m. 1964–1993), Ruthe Willis (m. 1945–1960), and Bernice Ray (m. 1939–1944)
Hall of fame induction: 1969
Dates joined: April 20, 1948 (Los Angeles Dodgers) and 1948 (Brooklyn Dodgers)
Parents: Ida Campanella and John Campanella
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Born Nov. 19, 1921 in Philadelphia, Pa., Campanella began playing professional baseball at the age of 15 and went on to star for the Baltimore Elite Giants of ...