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A true pioneer who to me was like a father when I first came into the Dodger organization. He (Walter O'Malley) stood by me, and after my injury he stood by me and helped me through all of my crises.

Roy Campanella

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Roy Campanella
Age: 71 †
Born: 1921
Born: November 19
Died: 1993
Died: June 26
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