Roy Campanella

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Baseball_Player
gptkbp:all_star gptkb:1954
gptkb:1955
gptkb:1956
gptkb:1957
gptkb:1958
gptkb:1959
gptkb:1960
gptkb:1961
gptkb:1962
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gptkb:1967
gptkb:1968
gptkb:1969
gptkb:1970
gptkb:1971
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gptkb:1974
gptkb:1975
gptkb:1976
gptkb:1977
gptkb:1978
gptkb:1979
gptkb:1980
gptkb:1981
gptkb:1982
gptkb:1983
gptkb:1984
gptkb:1985
gptkb:1986
gptkb:1987
gptkb:1988
gptkb:1989
gptkb:1990
gptkb:1991
gptkb:1992
gptkb:1993
gptkb:3
1950
1951
1953
8
8 times
gptkbp:awarded_to gptkb:the_Spink_Award
the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously
gptkbp:awards gptkb:1951_National_League_MVP
gptkb:3
3× Gold Glove Award
3× National League MVP
gptkbp:bats Right
gptkbp:batting_style Right
Right-handed
gptkbp:became_paralyzed_from the waist down
gptkbp:biography It's Good to Be Alive
' It's Good to Be Alive'
gptkbp:birth_date 1921-03-19
February 19, 1921
1921-02-19
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Philadelphia,_Pennsylvania
gptkbp:born_in gptkb:Philadelphia,_Pennsylvania
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Cypress_Hills_Cemetery
gptkbp:career_batting_average .276
gptkbp:career_end gptkb:1957
gptkbp:career_games_played 1,202
gptkbp:career_slugging_percentage .359
.500
.360
gptkbp:career_start 1943
1948
gptkbp:cause_of_death Complications from a car accident
gptkbp:charity_work gptkb:Campanella_Foundation
gptkb:Roy_Campanella_Foundation
gptkbp:coaching_career 10 years
1948-1957
gptkbp:contributed_to Integration of baseball
gptkbp:contribution Improved catching techniques
gptkbp:death_date June 26, 1993
1993-06-26
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:New_York_City,_New_York
gptkbp:debut gptkb:Brooklyn_Dodgers
1957-09-29
1948-04-20
gptkbp:debut_year 1948
gptkbp:died_in gptkb:1993
gptkbp:famous_for His powerful hitting and defensive skills
Being a pioneer for African American players in MLB
Catching and hitting prowess
Power hitting as a catcher
Hitting and defense as a catcher
gptkbp:famous_quote " You have to be a little crazy to be a catcher."
" You have to be a man to be a catcher."
gptkbp:fan_favorite his playing style
gptkbp:final_match_date 1957-09-29
gptkbp:full_name gptkb:Roy_Campanella
gptkbp:had 856 RBIs
gptkbp:hall_of_fame_induction gptkb:1969
gptkb:National_Baseball_Hall_of_Fame
gptkbp:has_child Ruth Campanella
gptkbp:has_role young athletes
gptkbp:head_coach gptkb:New_York_Mets
gptkbp:high_school gptkb:Benjamin_Franklin_High_School
gptkbp:hit_single 1,162
242 home runs
gptkbp:home_runs 242
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Roy Campanella
gptkbp:influence gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
Baseball history
gptkbp:influenced Youth baseball programs
Diversity in sports
Future generations of baseball players
Baseball culture
Future generations of players
Baseball fan engagement
Baseball marketing strategies
Future generations of catchers
Baseball media coverage
Baseball coaching methods
Baseball community outreach programs
Future generations of African American players
Baseball statistics analysis
Catching techniques
Baseball training techniques
Baseball equipment design
Baseball player representation
Baseball scouting practices
Catching position in baseball
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Bob_Gibson
gptkb:Ernie_Banks
gptkb:Larry_Doby
gptkb:Gil_Hodges
gptkb:Willie_Mays
gptkb:Duke_Snider
gptkb:Yogi_Berra
gptkb:Frank_Robinson
gptkb:Branch_Rickey
gptkb:Hank_Aaron
gptkb:Josh_Gibson
gptkb:Jackie_Robinson
gptkb:Minnie_Miñoso
gptkb:Pee_Wee_Reese
gptkb:Satchel_Paige
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Jackie_Robinson
gptkbp:inspiration Young athletes
Future generations of players
Disabled athletes
Many future baseball players
gptkbp:inspired future generations of players
gptkbp:involved_in gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
Baseball broadcasting
gptkbp:is_a_member_of the MLB All-Century Team
the 1955 World Series champions
the 1959 World Series champions
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of biographies and books
gptkbp:is_active_in the integration of baseball
gptkbp:is_featured_in documentaries about baseball history
gptkbp:is_married_to Ruth Campanella
gptkbp:is_played_by gptkb:Clem_Labine
gptkb:Don_Drysdale
gptkb:Jim_Gilliam
gptkb:Bill_Russell
gptkb:Cody_Bellinger
gptkb:Gil_Hodges
gptkb:Orel_Hershiser
gptkb:Duke_Snider
gptkb:the_Negro_Leagues
gptkb:Frank_Howard
gptkb:Charlie_Neal
gptkb:Carl_Furillo
gptkb:Hideo_Nomo
gptkb:Mike_Piazza
gptkb:Tommy_Lasorda
gptkb:Eric_Karros
gptkb:Major_League_Baseball
gptkb:World_Series
gptkb:Clayton_Kershaw
gptkb:Sandy_Koufax
gptkb:Walter_Alston
gptkb:Russell_Martin
gptkb:Kirk_Gibson
gptkb:Pedro_Martinez
gptkb:Don_Newcombe
gptkb:Fernando_Valenzuela
gptkb:Ron_Fairly
gptkb:Pee_Wee_Reese
gptkb:Johnny_Podres
gptkb:Steve_Garvey
gptkb:Shawn_Green
gptkb:All-Star_Games
gptkb:Yasiel_Puig
gptkb:Maury_Wills
gptkbp:is_recognized_by statues in his memory
gptkbp:is_remembered_for his contributions to baseball
gptkbp:key_player the Dodgers
gptkbp:legacy Pioneer for African American players in Major League Baseball
Influential figure in baseball history
Pioneering African American player
Pioneer for African American players in baseball
Influential African American baseball player
gptkbp:mvp gptkb:1955
1951
1953
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:nickname Campy
gptkbp:notable_achievement gptkb:1951_National_League_MVP
gptkb:1959_World_Series_Champion
gptkb:8×_All-Star
gptkb:1956_World_Series_Champion
gptkb:1955_World_Series_Champion
gptkb:National_League_Rookie_of_the_Year_1948
First African American catcher in the National League
First African American catcher in the Major Leagues
3-time NL MVP
3× NL MVP
gptkbp:notable_achievements Eight-time All-Star
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1969
Three-time National League MVP
First African American catcher in the National League
First African American catcher in the Major Leagues
gptkbp:notable_games gptkb:1953_All-Star_Game
gptkb:1956_World_Series_Game_5
gptkb:1957_All-Star_Game
gptkb:1952_World_Series_Game_7
gptkb:1954_All-Star_Game
gptkb:1951_All-Star_Game
gptkb:1955_All-Star_Game
gptkb:1956_All-Star_Game
1955 World Series Game 1
1955 World Series Game 7
1953 World Series Game 6
gptkbp:notable_inductees gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame
gptkbp:notable_winner the MVP Award multiple times
gptkbp:notable_wins 50.0
gptkbp:number_of_players 61 RBIs
gptkbp:place_of_birth gptkb:Philadelphia,_Pennsylvania
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Montrose,_New_York
gptkb:Woodland_Hills,_California
gptkbp:played_against gptkb:Yogi_Berra
gptkbp:played_for gptkb:Brooklyn_Dodgers
gptkb:Los_Angeles_Dodgers
gptkbp:playoff_appearances gptkb:4
gptkbp:position Catcher
Outfielder
First baseman
catcher
gptkbp:posthumous_recognition gptkb:Roy_Campanella_Award
Inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame
New York Mets uniform retirement
gptkbp:premiered_on 1948
gptkbp:recognized_by gptkb:Baseball_Writers'_Association_of_America
gptkbp:retired gptkb:1957
gptkbp:retired_number gptkb:39
gptkbp:retirement gptkb:commentary
Coaching and mentoring
Advocate for disabled athletes
gptkbp:runs_batted_in 856
gptkbp:sports_team gptkb:Brooklyn_Dodgers
gptkb:Los_Angeles_Dodgers
gptkbp:sportsmanship gptkb:Roy_Campanella_Award
gptkbp:suffered_from a car accident
gptkbp:team gptkb:Brooklyn_Dodgers
gptkbp:throws Right
Right-handed
gptkbp:was_a_catcher_for gptkb:Brooklyn_Dodgers
gptkbp:was_a_key_figure_in the Dodgers' history
gptkbp:was_a_pioneer_in African American players in MLB
gptkbp:was_involved_in community service after retirement
gptkbp:was_known_for his charismatic personality
his defensive skills
his leadership on the field
his powerful hitting
his clutch performances in games
his resilience after injury
gptkbp:was_part_of the Dodgers' move to Los Angeles
gptkbp:won gptkb:1951_National_League_MVP
gptkb:award
3 MVP Awards
MVP Award in 1949
MVP Award in 1951
MVP Award in 1953
MVP award in 1949
MVP award in 1951
MVP award in 1953
3 MVP awards
gptkbp:world_series_champion gptkb:1
gptkb:3
gptkbp:year gptkb:1957
gptkbp:year_established gptkb:1969
gptkbp:youth_teams gptkb:Brooklyn_Dodgers_(1946)
gptkb:Nashville_Elite_Giants
gptkb:Baltimore_Elite_Giants
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Brooklyn_Dodgers
gptkb:Johnny_Bench
gptkb:Branch_Rickey
gptkb:Montreal_Royals
gptkb:Los_Angeles_Dodgers
gptkb:Don_Newcombe
gptkb:1955_World_Series
gptkb:1956_World_Series
gptkb:1952_World_Series
gptkb:1947_World_Series
gptkb:1950_All-Star_Game
gptkb:1954_All-Star_Game
gptkb:1951_All-Star_Game
gptkb:1955_All-Star_Game
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