United States
On January 28, 1958, former Major League Baseball star Roy Campanella was involved in a car accident in which his car overturned after hitting a guardrail. He temporarily survived but was left paralyzed and would never play professional baseball again. Campanella had been a legendary catcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers and is remembered as one of the most talented players of his era. His career injury raised awareness about athlete post-career life, disability, and legacy. He remained an influential presence in baseball despite his inability to play.
