Hall of Famer Roy ‘Campy’ Campanella was widely considered to have been one of the greatest catchers in the history of the baseball game, he opened Roy Campanella Choice Wines and Liquors in 1951, on the corner of 134th street & 7th Avenue in central Harlem on January 1st in 1953.
He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers during the 1940s and 1950s, and each year he played in every all-star game. Jackie Robinson and Campy were pioneers in breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball.
Campanella lived in Glen Cove, New York, in Long Island, operating Roy Campanella Liquor Store in Harlem between regular-season games and during the off-season.
His career was cut short in 1958 when he was paralyzed in an automobile accident.
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Mr. Campanella was paralyzed in late January 1958 when his car skidded on ice and struck a tree in Glen Cove. He was on his way home from the liquor store. He initially decided to stay in Harlem that night because of the bad weather but opted to travel home.
Yes, such a sad story, but his legacy will last forever.
Thank you,
HW