MLB's addition of Negro Leagues stats boosted Roy Campanella's career totals, adding 274 hits and 167 RBI to his record.
Roy Campanella, a Brooklyn Dodgers legend, earned numerous accolades including All-Star selections, three NL MVP awards, and played in five World Series, helping the team secure their first win in 1955. He was later inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1969.
Roy Campanella's career came to an abrupt end at just 35 years old due to a tragic car accident that left him paralyzed. The Dodgers annually honor his spirit and leadership through the Roy Campanella Award.
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