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Rocky Colavito

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Rocco Domenico "Rocky" Colavito Jr. (August 10, 1933 – December 10, 2024) was an American professional baseball player, coach, and television sports commentator. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder from 1955 to 1968, most prominently as a member of the Cleveland Indians, with whom he established himself as a fan favorite for his powerful hitting and his strong throwing arm. Colavito also played for the Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Athletics, Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Yankees. At the time of his retirement in 1968, Colavito ranked third among AL right-handed hitters for home runs (374) and eighth for AL games played as a right fielder (1,272).

A nine-time All-Star, Colavito averaged 33 home runs per year for his first eleven seasons, exceeding 40 home runs three times and 100 runs batted in six times. He is the fifth player in the history of the American League (AL) to have eleven consecutive 20 home run seasons (1956–1966). In 1959, he hit four consecutive home runs in one game and, was the AL home run champion.

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American baseball player

Rocky Colavito's Historical Timeline

  1. Rocky Colavito is born

    Rocky Colavito athlete, known for american baseball player, was born on 1933-08-10. Rocco Domenico "Rocky" Colavito Jr.

  2. MLB Cleveland Indians' Rocky Colavito hits his first grand slam, Cleveland 5, Tigers 4

    MLB Cleveland Indians' Rocky Colavito hits his first grand slam, Cleveland 5, Tigers 4

  3. NY Yankees outfielder Rocky Colavito pitches 2/3 of an inning and beats the Tigers 6-5; he plays right field in the seco

    NY Yankees outfielder Rocky Colavito pitches 2/3 of an inning and beats the Tigers 6-5; he plays right field in the second game and hits a home run

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When was Rocky Colavito born?
Rocky Colavito was born on 1933-08-10.
What is Rocky Colavito known for?
American baseball player
What historical events involved Rocky Colavito?
Rocky Colavito was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including Rocky Colavito is born, MLB Cleveland Indians' Rocky Colavito hits his first grand slam, Cleveland 5, Tigers 4, NY Yankees outfielder Rocky Colavito pitches 2/3 of an inning and beats the Tigers 6-5; he plays right field in the seco.
When did Rocky Colavito die?
Rocky Colavito died on 2024-01-01.

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