Roy Campanella.
Roy Campanella.
Clip: 355795_1_1
Year Shot: 1958
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1651
Original Film: 031-073-06
HD: N/A
Location: New York, NY
Timecode: 00:05:15 - 00:06:36
Roy Campanella. At a New York hospital, Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella tells of progress in his fight against the near-total paralysis that has gripped him since January. Good news for his multitude of admirers and well-wishers. Interiors baseball stadium, game in progress including a home run, catcher arguing vehemently with umpire over the call of safe at home plate. Exterior building. Interior, African American man (presumably Campanella) in wheelchair and with neck brace waves. Press conference, photographers. Men in suits (reporters) gather around and ask Roy how he's doing and whether he sees baseball in the future. The man's attitude when he replies seems fairly optimistic.