One of our posters said he would like to see a story on Rube Walker. Rube was Campy’s caddy for several years. But I thought it would be more interesting to profile all of the catchers who played second fiddle to the best catcher in Dodger history. Mike Piazza would have easily been that guy had he not been traded. With a bat anyway. He was Campy’s equal when it came to hitting.
Campanella took over as Brooklyn’s primary receiver in 1948, his first season in the majors. He took the job from Bruce Edwards. Edwards came to Brooklyn in 1946.