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Roy Campanella Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz that reviews the career of "Campy"

A multiple-choice quiz by shamrock12. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
shamrock12

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
370,921

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
157

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. When and where was Roy Campanella born? Hint

October 17, 1922, Greenway, N.J.

September 15, Newark, N.J.

December 7, 1924, Brooklyn, N.Y.

November 19, 1921, Philadelphia, P.A.

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Question 2 of 10

2. When did Campanella begin his career in organized baseball? He started with a team in the Negro Leagues. Hint

1937

1944

1939

1947

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Question 3 of 10

3. When did Campanella get his first start behind the plate for the Dodgers? Hint

April 16, 1947

April 27, 1948

September 2, 1947

June 30, 1948

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Question 4 of 10

4. Campanella was named MVP three times?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. Campanella was a dangerous catcher to run on. How many times did he lead the league (percentage) for a season throwing out runners attempting to steal? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. On January 28, 1958 how was Campanella's life irrevocably changed? Hint

He was traded to the New York Giants.

He got married.

He retired.

He was in an auto accident that left him paralyzed from the shoulders down.

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Question 7 of 10

7. Did the Los Angeles Dodgers retire Campanella's number 39?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. Is Roy Campanella in the Hall of Fame?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. The United States Postal Service has issued a stamp commemorating Roy Campanella?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. When did Roy Campanella pass away? Hint

June 26, 1993

March 17, 1991

April 27, 1992

May 30, 1995

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When and where was Roy Campanella born?

Answer: November 19, 1921, Philadelphia, P.A.

Campanella's father was Sicilian. His mother was African American. This precluded his entry into the major leagues until the "color line" was broken by Jackie Robinson in 1947.

2. When did Campanella begin his career in organized baseball? He started with a team in the Negro Leagues.

Answer: 1937

Campanella was 15 years old when he appeared in 2 games for the Washington Elite Giants.

3. When did Campanella get his first start behind the plate for the Dodgers?

Answer: April 27, 1948

Although he appeared in the first 7 games of the season, he did not start until April 27. Campanella went 0-for-3 with one walk. He scored on a infield out by Jackie Robinson.

4. Campanella was named MVP three times?

Answer: Yes

1951, 1953 and 1955.

5. Campanella was a dangerous catcher to run on. How many times did he lead the league (percentage) for a season throwing out runners attempting to steal?

Answer: 5

He led the league five season straight -
1948 NL 66.7 (1st)
1949 NL 58.5 (1st)
1950 NL 62.5 (1st)
1951 NL 69.4 (1st)
1952 NL 64.7 (1st)
Campanella retired holding the all-time record for the highest caught stealing percentage, 57.4%, in just 10 years in the majors (1948=1957). Just to put that statistic in perspective, Yogi Berra, Del Crandall and Yadier Molina are under 50%. Berra (19 yrs.) 43.61%, Crandall (16 yrs.) 45.85%, and Molina (11 yrs.) 44.71%.

6. On January 28, 1958 how was Campanella's life irrevocably changed?

Answer: He was in an auto accident that left him paralyzed from the shoulders down.

A tragic day. Most of our neighborhood made a novena for him.

7. Did the Los Angeles Dodgers retire Campanella's number 39?

Answer: Yes

Campanella's 39, Jackie Robinson's 42 and Sandy Koufax's 32 were retired on the same day - July 4,1972.

8. Is Roy Campanella in the Hall of Fame?

Answer: Yes

He was inducted in 1969.

9. The United States Postal Service has issued a stamp commemorating Roy Campanella?

Answer: Yes

The stamp was issued July, 15, 2006.

10. When did Roy Campanella pass away?

Answer: June 26, 1993

A sad day. He was 71 years old.

Source: Author shamrock12

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