From SABR Encyclopedia
Salvatore John Campagna
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Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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Height:
| 6' 0"
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Weight:
| 185
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Born:
| 1931-11-21 at Omaha, NE (US)
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Sal Campagna was a professional player.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided San Mateo, California in 1953.
- Self-identified as being of Italian ancestry.
- Listed music and sports among his hobbies.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from San Mateo High School in 1949 and played baseball, football and basketball.
- Played American Legion ball for San Mateo Post #82.
- Signed to his first contract by Tom Downey of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Achievements
Outside of baseball
- Attended the University of Arizona during the off-season.
- Served in the U. S. Air Force for 16 months.
Sources
- 1953 Pioneer League Index (Second Edition).