From SABR Encyclopedia
Falco Dominic Campana
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"Campy, Dom"
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Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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Height:
| 5' 10"
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Weight:
| 190
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Born:
| 1933-8-4 at McKeesport, PA (US)
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Died:
| 2000-12-14
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Falco Campana was a professional player.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Detroit, Michigan and McKeesport, Pennsylvania in 1953.
- Resided in East Detroit, Michigan in 1955.
- Single in 1955.
- Self-identified as being of Italian heritage.
- He graduated from Northeastern High School in Detroit in 1951 and played baseball and football.
Pre-professional career
- Won three letters baseball and one in football in high school.
- Graduated from Washington State in 1950.
- Played one year of Midget Legion ball.
Achievements
- While in high school he pitched a no-hit game.
- Was named the Most Valuable Player in the Michigan American Legion tourney in 1951.
- Getting five for five in the State Legion tourney and being named the most valuable player was his biggest thrill in baseball.
- Led the 1952 California League outfielders in assists with 24.
Outside of baseball
- Was a roofer during the off-season in 1953.
- Was "recently discharged" from the U.S. Army after 21 months of service in 1955.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Tony Lucadello of the Chicago Cubs.
Sources
- California League Gold Book (Fourth Edition). 1952.
- California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition). 1953.
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.
- 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).
- Social Security Death Index (SSN: 370-30-2299).