Rocky Colavito - 1992

August 1, 1992

Rocky Colavito played for several teams, Cleveland Indians 1955-1959; 1965-1967, Detroit Tigers 1960-1963, Kansas City Athletics 1964, Chicago White Sox 1967, Los Angeles Dodgers 1968, New York Yankees 1968.

Colavito was the 5th player in the American league to have 11-consecutive 20-home run seasons (1956-1966). He hit over 40 home runs 3-times and 100 RBIs 6-times during those years.

He was a 9-time all-star, hit 4-home runs in a single game June 10, 1959.

The Cleveland Indians inducted Rocky Colavito into their Hall of Fame July 29, 2006 and voted as one of the top 100-Cleveland Indians.

The tribute to Colavito was part of the Upper Deck Heroes of Baseball tributes held at each of the ballparks during the 1992 season. A special card was produced by Upper Deck of the events