Roy Campanella Collection

Mickey Mantle and Roy Campanella in Position to Play Baseball
Mickey Mantle of the Yankees is shown here at base, and Roy Campanella is behind the plate for the Dodgers

Portrait of Roy Campanella
(Original Caption) Catcher Roy Campanella sits on bat-rack in clubhouse

Roy Campanella Standing in a Dugout
Roy Campanella in catcher's gear, when he was playing for the Baltimore Elite Giants of the Negro National League

Roy Campanella at Batting Practice
Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella swings a bat before a game

Dodgers Players Teaching Kids Basketball
Jackie Robinson (kneeling) and Roy Campanella of the Brooklyn Dodgers teach basketball to a group of young boys at the YMCA in Harlem

Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees With Their Plaques
Inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown posing with their plaques. They are Rick Ferrell, Pee Wee Reese, Don Drysdale, Roy Campanella, Harmon Killebrew, and Luis Aparicio

Portrait of Roy Campanella
(Original Caption) Roy Campanella

Robinson and Campanella With Don Newcombe
Brooklyn Dodger greats Jackie Robinson (left) and Roy Campanella (right) stand with new pitcher Don Newcombe at Wrigley Field

Jackie Robinson with Teammates
(Original Caption) Left to right: Roy Campanella, Don Newcombe, and Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers

Brooklyn Dodgers "Backbone"
(Original Caption) Here is the "backbone" of the Brooklyn Dodgers, a name that is generally applied to the triple combination of pitcher, catcher and second baseman of a baseball club

Portrait of First African Americans in All-Star Game
(Original Caption) The first players of their race to appear in an All-Star game, these four Negroes were among the stars for today's All-Star classic at Ebbets Field

Favorites of Baseball Posing Together in Dugout
(Original Caption) Brooklyn: For First Time in history of All-Star competition, outstanding Negro players participated. L

Portrait of First Black All Star Players
(Original Caption) Another first in the history of the All-Star game is registered as the first Negro players ever selected stand together before this year's classic at Ebbets Field July 12th

Dodgers Action in a Triple Play
(Original Caption) As part of a perfectly executed triple steal in the second inning of this Brooklyn-Cincinnati game, Jackie Robinson, (R)

Roy Campanella And Don Newcombe Embrace
Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella celebrates with Don Newcombe after the pitcher's third straight shutout, a win over the New York Giants

Roy Campanella Crossing Home Plate in World Series Game
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Baseball Players Huddle
(Original Caption) Three players huddle during workoout yesterday. Left to right, Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella and Don Newcombe

Baseball Players with Bats in Stand
(Original Caption) Dodgers battlers from left to right are shown here. They are Jackie Robinson, Carl Furillo, PeeWee Reese, and in the rear Roy Campanella, Gil Hodges, and Luke Snider

Rizzuto In 4Th Game Of World Series 1949
(Original Caption) 10/8/1949-New York, NY: Yankee shortstop Phil "Scooter" Rizzuto singles in the first frame of the 4th World Series Game, Oct

Roy Campanella Tags Out Sliding Runner
(Original Caption) 10/8/1949-Brooklyn, NY: Yank starting pitcher Ed Lopat slides into home plate on Phil Rizzuto's single to left

Dodgers Players Walking in Hallway
(Original Caption) Sad-faced Dodgers (left to right) Jackie Robinson, Duke Snider, Preacher Roe and Roy Campanella are shown heading for the Dodgers dressing room at Ebbets Field today

Portrait of Roy Campanella with Equipment
(Original Caption) Smiling Roy Campanella gets equipment in order at Ebbets Field

Roy Campanella Accepting His New Contract
(Original Caption) Brooklyn: Good catch, dodger prexy Branch Rickey brought another flock member into the fold yesterday when Roy Campanella inked contract for 1950

Four Brooklyn Dodgers in 1950
From left to right, a portrait of Roy Campanella, Don Newcombe, Dan Bankhead, and Jackie Robinson, four of the 1950 Brooklyn Dodgers at spring training in Florida

Burt Shotton Giving Dodgers Ride in Jeep
(Original Caption) Manager Burt Shotton of the Brooklyn Dodgers gives his heavy hitters a ride in his jeep as they head for the ballpark

Five Brooklyn Dodgers Posing with Bats
(Original Caption) This is a sight that gives opposition pitchers those nightmares

Jackie Robinson with Teammates
(Original Caption) A formidable foursome are these Negro stars of the Brooklyn Dodgers

J.Robinson, P.W.Reese, Etc. Around Snowman
(Original Caption) 4/14/1950-New York, NY: A flatering sun soaked up some of the snow that white-washed the Brooklyn Dodgers homecoming exhibition tilt with the New York Yankees today

Joe DiMaggio After Home Run
(Original Caption) Yankee star Joe DiMaggio (right) is shown being greeted at home plate by a bat boy and teammate Yogi Berra (8)

Roy Campanella Tagging Runner
Roy Campanella tags out New York Giants rookie first baseman Jack Harshman as he tries to slide into home during a Giants-Dodgers game at Ebbets Field

Roy Campanella in Catchers Attire
Chicago: Roy Campanella of the Brooklyn Dodgers is shown here wearing catchers equipment and his glove

Roy Campanella Smiling
Chicago: Roy Campanella of the Brooklyn Dodgers is shown smiling in this closeup shot

Roy Campanella Posing with Bats
Chicago: Roy Campanella of the Brooklyn Dodgers is shown here posing with two bats

Portrait of Dodgers Hitters
(Original Caption) Here are four reasons the Brooklyn Dodgers are right in the thick of the National League Pennant fight

Sliding In To Home At Dodgers Game
(Original Caption) 6/25/1950-New York, NY: Flat on his back in a cloud of dust, Murtaugh, of the Pittsburgh Pirates, is shown out at home plate, with catcher Campanella, of the Brooklyn Dodgers

S.Musial Slides In On Home Plate In Game
(Original Caption) 7/26/1950-New York, NY- Stan Musial of the Cards slides his way across home plate in the 8th inning of the game against the Dodgers at Ebbets Field

Hank Thompson Sliding Into Home
New York Giants third baseman Henry Thompson slides past Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella after hitting an inside-the-park home run

Jackie Robinson with Burt Shotton and Roy Campanella
(Original Caption) Three happy members of the unpredictable Dodgers do some celebrating in the Brooklyn Dodgers dressing room at Ebbets Field, September 29th

Fans Desperate for Autograph Receiving It from Roy Campanella
(Original Caption) Brooklyn: OBLIGING with his autograph is Flocks catcher Roy Campanella, who hit his 31st homer with two on in eighth inning of yesterday's thriller with the Quakers

Willie Mays and Roy Campanella
New York Giants star outfielder Willie Mays (left) smiles as he stands with Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella at the Polo Grounds in New York. ca. 1951-1957

Baseball Players Holding Fishes
(Original Caption) Dodgers spring training is underway with players Don Newcombe, Steve Lembo, and Roy Campanella (standing), along with Tommy Brown and Jim Romano, (seated)

Chuck Dressen and Roy Campanella
(Original Caption) Dodgers Training. Vero Beach, Florida: Manager Chuck Dressen as he plays high-low with Roy Campanella, catcher, to make him take off some weight. February 24, 1951

Roy Campanella in Catching Action
(Original Caption) Florida: Dodgers. Photo shows Roy Campanella

Roy Campanella In Spring Training
(Original Caption) 3/5/1951-Vero each, FL: Roy Campanella in catcher's gear at spring training for Dogers

Dodger Teammates Posing in Uniform
Spring Training at Vero Beach is shown with left to right: Roy Campanella, Jackie Robinson, Carl Furillo, and Duke Snider

Dodger Players Posing with Baseball Bats
(Original Caption) Here is the straight eight engine that was driving the Brooklyn Dodgers towards the goal of National League Pennant

Roy Campanella Tagging Peter Castiglione
(Original Caption) Nailed at the plate by Dodgers Campanella is Pittsburgh's Castiglione, who tried to score from first on Metkovich's double in 7th

Mickey Mantle Playing Ball on Third Base
Mickey Mantle is shown here sliding into 3rd base and making it to "safe, " in a minors game with the White Sox. The Umpire on 3rd is Hubbard

Five Brooklyn Dodgers Posing with Bats Together
(Original Caption) Here are five of the Brooklyn Dodgers sluggers who's bats are responsible for "Dem Bums" being in first place, with the nearest team, the St.Louis Cardinals

Five Brooklyn Dodgers Posing with Bats
(Original Caption) Here are five of the Brooklyn Dodgers sluggers whose bats are responsible for "Dem Bums" being in first place with the nearest team, the St

Roy Campanella Tagging Out Runner
(Original Caption) 7/10/1951-Detroit

Yogi Berra Sliding in the All-Star Game
Yankees catcher Yogi Berra slides into home after Ferris Fain tripled, during the second inning of the 1951 All-Star Game. Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella chases the loose ball

Brooklyn Dodgers Band Playing For Player
(Original Caption) 8/7/1951-New York

Catcher Roy Campanella Watches Ball During Baseball Game
Catcher Roy Campanella of the Brooklyn Dodgers watches the ball during a game at Ebbets Field in New York City

Roy Campanella Looking Up to Catching Ball
(Original Caption) 8/30/1951-Roy Campanella tosses his mask sky high as he goes after a pop foul

Willie Mays Landing on The Dirt
(Original Caption) Giant's centerfielder Willie Mays roars into the plate here in the fourth inning on September 2nd, only to be tagged out by Dodger catcher Roy Campanella

Baseball Players Standing in Dugout
(Original Caption) Seven of the Brooklyn Dodgers who were picked for the All Star team are shown here

Jackie Robinson In Dressing Room with Teammates
(Original Caption) Bedlam breaks loose in the dressing room after the Brooklyn Dodgers won the crucial contest with the Phils, in the 14th inning, at Philadelphia, September 30

Thomson Arrives Home In Pennant Opener
(Original Caption) 10/1/1951-New York, NY- Giants Bobby Thomson sails across home plate after hitting a 2-2 pitch deep into the lower left field stands for a homer

Roy Campanella'S Family Posing W/Picture
(Original Caption) 10/31/1951-St

Monte Irvin Shakes Roy Campanella's Hand
New York Giants outfielder Monte Irvin congratulates Roy Campanella of the Dodgers on winning the National League Most Valuable Player award for 1951

Yogi Berra and Roy Campanella Congratulating Each Other
(Original Caption) 11/29/1951-New York, NY: Yankee catcher Yogi Berra (L) and Dodger catcher Roy Campanella congratulate each other at the American Baseball Academy in New York Nov

Roy Campanella Weighing Himself on Scale
(Original Caption) Dodgers Training. Photo shows manager Chuck Dressen looking on as Roy Campanella steps on scale and tips the beam at 221

Dodger Favorites Posing with Baseball Bats
(Original Caption) Vero Beach, Florida: Baseball - Brooklyn. Spring Training. Dodger Training. Big Timber Trio in Dodger camp at Vero Beach is composed of l. to r

Dodgers Teammates Posing with Baseball Bat Formation
(Original Caption) The Brooklyn Dodgers, a team hard at work during their spring training sessions is shown in between shaping up

Members of Dodgers Team
(Original Caption) Members of the Brooklyn Dodgers team for 1952 happily take time out from rigorous spring training to pose for the camera

Infielders Posing Around Bat and Ball Diamond
(Original Caption) Photo shows the Brooklyn infield players as they group around bat and ball diamond. They are Jackie Robinson, Gil Hodges, Roy Campanella, Billy Cox, and Pee Wee Reese

Dodger Infielders Posing with Bats
(Original Caption) Gathered around a miniature diamond in approximately the same spots they would cover on the big one, are five members of the Brooklyn Dodgers

Dodgers Pitchers Surrounding Roy Campanella
Circling catcher Roy Campanella at Dodgers spring training are four leading Dodger pitchers. Left to right: Ralph Branca, Carl Erskine, Preacher Roe, and Clem Labine

Negro League Stars in Major League Uniforms
Former Negro League and current National League players stand together before a spring training game between the Brooklyn Dodgers and Boston Braves in 1952

Roy Campanella Tagging Ed Mathews
(Original Caption) 4/16/1952-Boston, MA: Trying to score from second base

Ralph Branca Pitching to Bobby Thomson
(Original Caption) Bobby Thompson, of the N.Y

Sequence of Ralph Branca Pitching
(Original Caption) In this sequence type layout, Bobby Thompson, of the N.Y

Baseball Game in Ebbets Field
Brooklyn Dodger pitcher Ralph Branca delivers the first ball to New York Giants third baseman Bobby Thomson since the famous "fatal pitch" that won the 1951 National League Pennant for

Seven Dodgers Going to Play in All Star Game
(Original Caption) Seven Brooklyn Dodgers who will play for the National League against the American League in the 1952 All-Star game at Philadelphia, July 8th, are (left to right): Carl Furillo

Dodgers All-Star Players in the Dugout
Members of the Brooklyn Dodgers who will be in the National League roster for the all-star game at Philadelphia on July 8, 1952

Brooklyn Dodgers Preparing for World Series
(Original Caption) Manager Charlie Dressen (right)

Dodgers Celebrating Victory on Field
Teammates mob Brooklyn Dodgers starting pitcher Joe Black (center)

Jackie Robinsons First Homerun At World Series
(Original Caption) 10/1/1952-Brooklyn, NY: The first hit of the 1952 World Series, in the 2nd inning, was a big one for Jackie Robinson for it marked his first homer in series competition

Phil Rizzuto Out on Second Base
(Original Caption) Brooklyn, N.Y.: For the second time in the first inning of the second 1952 World Series game a Yankee is thrown out trying to steal second base

Johnny Mize After Hitting
(Original Caption) 10/5/1952-New York, NY: Original caption reads: Mighty Johnny Mize of the New York Yankees unleashes one of his World Series smashes at Yankee Stadium, Oct

Roy Campanella and Associates at Toy Drive
(Original Caption) Roy Campanella, Gil Hodges, (R), and Jack Uchitel, (back), prepare toys for the annual Yule party at House of St. Giles the Cripple

Dodgers Leaning on Each Other While Signing Contracts
(Original Caption) Brooklyn Dodgers vice president Buzzie Bavasi seems to be enjoying what's going on behind his back as (left to right) Pee Wee Reese

Brooklyn Dodgers Signing New Players
(Original Caption) The Brooklyn Baseball Dodgers today signed Pee Wee Reese, Jackie Robinson and Roy Campanella at a press meeting at the Hotel Lexington

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