Roy Campanella was an American baseball player, primarily as a catcher. The Philadelphia native played for the Negro Leagues and Mexican League for several seasons before entering the minor leagues in 1946. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 1948. Widely considered to be one of the greatest catchers in the history of the game, Campanella played for the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 1940s and 1950s. Roy Campanella has hand signed this Adirondack 302 Whip Action Big Stick Professional Model White Ash Bat. Athlon Sports Collectibles Certificate of authenticity.