Roy Campanella (1921-1993)

Roy Campanella (1921-1993) is a Pennsylvania historical marker in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, dedicated 1996.

Philadelphia County · dedicated 1996 · Simon Gratz High School, N 18th St. & Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia

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A record-breaking catcher with Brooklyn Dodgers, 1948-57. He began his professional baseball career while in high school here. In Negro League, 1937-42, '44-45. MVP, National League, 1951, '53, '55. All-Star, '49-'56. Baseball Hall of Fame, 1969.

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