Today in Sports History: Roy Campanella

1958:  Dodger catcher Roy Campanella was driving home from a liquor store which he owned and operated.  He hit a patch of ice, went off the road, and was paralyzed from the neck down as a result of the accident.  Campanella played in 5 World Series, was the National League MVP in 1951, '53 and '55 and he hit 242 home runs while playing catcher.  The Philadelphia native also saw playing time for the Baltimore Elite Giants of the Negro Leagues.  He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1969.  Born November 19th, 1921, he passed away June 26th, 1993.