campanella, roy

Brief biographies of three well-known catchers emphasizing their development of the skills that made them valuable ball players.

A biography of Roy Campanella, the award-winning catcher whose baseball career was cut short by an accident which left him partially paralyzed.

Provides an illustrated biography of Roy Campanella; discussing his childhood, experience in the Negro Leagues, MLB career, the car accident that left him paralyzed, and his radio program.

Examines the life of the baseball player whose successful career with the Brooklyn Dodgers was ended by a serious automobile accident.

Life story of Roy Campanella who was one of the first African-American baseball players in the major leagues.