Rocco Domenico "Rocky" Colavito Jr. was an American professional baseball player, coach, and television sports commentator. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) 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).
Rocky Colavito, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2024)
On August 10, in the year 1933, Rocky Colavito, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2024). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of August 10, a notable event in this corner of history.
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- This event took place on August 10, 1933 (AD era).
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