Roy Campanella: Quick Facts
Roy Campanella is a MLB baseball player. He was born on November 19, 1921
Facts
| Also Known As | Campy Campanella |
|---|---|
| Born | November 19, 1921 • Homestead • Pennsylvania • (Birthday in 6 days) |
| Died | June 26, 1993 (aged 71) • California |
| Awards And Honors | Baseball Hall of Fame (1969) • Most Valuable Player (1955) • Most Valuable Player (1953) • Most Valuable Player (1951) • three-time MVP • Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted in 1969) • eight-time All-Star • 1 World Series championship |
| Height/Weight | 5 ft 9 inches, 190 lb (175 cm, 86 kg) |
| Batting Hand | right |
| Throwing Hand | right |
| Debut Date | April 20, 1948 |
| Last Game | September 29, 1957 |
| Jersey Number | 33 (1948-1948, Brooklyn Dodgers) • 39 (1948-1957, Brooklyn Dodgers) |
| Position | catcher |
| At Bats | 4,205 |
| Batting Average | 0.276 |
| Hits | 1,161 |
| Home Runs | 242 |
| On-Base Percentage | 0.36 |
| On-Base Plus Slugging | 0.86 |
| Runs | 627 |
| Runs Batted In | 856 |
| Slugging Percentage | 0.5 |
| Stolen Bases | 25 |
Top Questions
How many home runs did Roy Campanella hit?
Roy Campanella hit 242 home runs during his career.
What was Roy Campanella's batting average?
Roy Campanella had a career batting average of 0.276.
How many hits did Roy Campanella have?
Roy Campanella had 1,161 hits in his career.
How tall was Roy Campanella?
Roy Campanella was 5 ft 9 inches, 190 lb (175 cm, 86 kg).
What position did Roy Campanella play?
Roy Campanella played catcher.
Where was Roy Campanella born?
Roy Campanella was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
When was Roy Campanella born?
Roy Campanella was born on November 19, 1921.
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