On this day, Roy Campanella, star catcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers, was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the National League for the third time in his career (previous wins in 1951 and 1953). He was only the second African American player to win the MVP award, after Jackie Robinson. Known for his powerful hitting and exceptional defensive skills behind the plate, Campanella was a key figure in breaking racial barriers in Major League Baseball.
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