Birthdate: November 19, 1921
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: June 26, 1993
Roy Campanella, also known as “Campy,” was a standout American professional baseball player recognized for his exceptional skills as a catcher. He began his career in the Negro leagues and Mexican League before moving on to the minor leagues in 1946. Campanella made his Major League Baseball debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1948. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest catchers in baseball history. Unfortunately, his playing career was cut short by a paralyzing automobile accident in 1958. Despite this setback, Campanella stayed involved in baseball through scouting and community relations roles with the Dodgers. He was posthumously inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1969.
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