Jim Campanis

Catcher

Jimmy Campanis was born in New York and made his Major League debut on September 20, 1966, against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium.  The 11-1 win over the Phils was also the final victory at home for future Hall-of-Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax.

Known as a solid-defensive catcher, Jimmy broke in with the 1966 National League champions. Two years later, his father, Al Campanis who had recently been promoted to General Manager in his first – and probably most memorable transaction – sent his son to the American League’s expansion Kansas City Royals.

In 1973 Jimmy concluded his 6-year Major League career after playing with the Dodgers, Kansas City Royals and Pittsburgh Pirates.

Today, Jimmy is a successful businessman, an integral part of the Dodgers’ Community Relations efforts and a member of the Dodgers Alumni Association.

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