Rocky loved our organization and always held the fans in the highest esteem. He would always say, ‘I’m thankful God chose me to play in Cleveland.’ We send our most sincere condolences to ...
But Rocky always denied saying ... Mike Hershberger and Fred Talbot to K.C. The Indians also got Camilo Carreon. “I regret those years away from Cleveland,” said Colavito, then 31.
By Richard Goldstein Rocky Colavito, who was one of baseball’s leading sluggers in his time and a huge fan favorite playing the outfield for the Cleveland Indians, only to be traded away in 1960 ...
The ‘59 Indians finished second in the American ... Colavito and promote a book written by Marc Summer titled: “Rocky Colavito: Cleveland’s iconic slugger.” More than 800 people attended ...
CLEVELAND — Rocky Colavito, a wildly popular outfielder who was involved ... over the shoulders and pointing the bat at the pitcher." In eight seasons with the Indians, Colavito hit 190 homers and ...
Rocky Colavito, one of baseball’s leading power hitters and a rising star with the Cleveland Indians until he was dealt away in an ill-fated 1960 trade that some fans believed blighted the team ...
DALLAS — Home run hitter Rocky Colavito, the hero to thousands ... Why hasn’t Cooperstown called more players from 1995 Cleveland Indians? Hey, Hoynsie! Who are The 40 Most Influential People ...
Rocky's story in Cleveland was not through, however, for in 1965 the Indians brought him back from KC in a deal that sent away future All-Stars Tommie Agee and Tommy John. In hindsight ...