Roy Campanella’s Message That Still Matters Today

Roy Campanella, Jackie Robinson, baseball history, racial integration, and Cooperstown. In this Rounding Third episode from BadderSports, host Peter Lemieux shares a profoundly personal baseball story from August 4, 1979 — the day he met Roy Campanella in Cooperstown, New York. In this episode, Peter recounts his trip to Cooperstown, New York, the day before Willie Mays’ Hall of Fame induction, and an unforgettable meeting with Roy Campanella. What began as a chance encounter became a lesson in bravery, grace, and the power of sport to lead cultural change. 00:00 – Introduction and Personal Connection 00:20 – A Trip to Cooperstown 02:50 – Meeting Roy Campanella 03:29 – Roy Campanella’s Story 06:24 – The Impact of Baseball on Segregation 10:40 – Reflection and Conclusion 🔔 Subscribe for powerful stories of forgotten legends, iconic moments, and the untold heart of baseball — only on BadderSports. 🎙️ More from BadderSports: @swingbadderpodcast @hoopandtheharm @RoundingThirdPodcast @CampusToContracts @TheToddPod @ShortHandedPodcast ⚾ Discover more at https://www.baddersports.com