A star with both the bat and glove, Roy 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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