What is jimmy campanis?

Jimmy Campanis is a former American professional baseball player and executive. He was born on August 31, 1946, in New York City, New York. Campanis played in the minor leagues for several years before being called up to the major leagues by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1966. He played as a catcher for the Dodgers, Kansas City Royals, and Pittsburgh Pirates during his career, which spanned from 1966 to 1973.

After retiring from playing, Campanis worked as a coach and executive for several teams, including the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros. He is perhaps best known for his controversial comments on national television in 1987, when he appeared on ABC's Nightline to discuss racism in baseball. Campanis' comments were widely condemned as insensitive and racist, and he was subsequently fired from his position as vice president of the Dodgers.

Despite the controversy surrounding his comments, Campanis continued to work in baseball as a scout and executive for many years. He is also the author of two books about baseball, including "Born Into Baseball: Laughter and Heartbreak at the Edge of the Diamond." Today, Campanis is retired and living in California.