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| Rocky Colavito was my favorite Major League ball player as a youth. Colavito was a nine-time All-Star. He is the fifth player in the history of the AL to have eleven consecutive 20-home run seasons (1956–1966). During that span, he exceeded 40 home runs three times and 100 runs batted in, six times. He also led the AL in home runs, runs batted in, and slugging average once each. Colavito ranked third among AL right-handed hitters for home runs (371) and eighth for AL games played at right field (1272), at the end of his MLB playing career in 1968. Rocky Colavito fans all over the country are uniting to appeal to the ERA Committee of the Hall of Fame to recognize Rocky for induction into the Hall in 2026. Please sign this petition to the Era Committee (Formerly the Veterans Committee) to help get Rocky in the Hall of Fame. We believe that Rocky Colavito deserves to be enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. We believe his records are consistent with the criteria established by the Era Committee of the National Hall of Fame. In discussions of the greats of his era, the Colavito name is mentioned in the first breath of power hitters: Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Harmon Killebrew, Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews, ROCKY COLAVITO, Ernie Banks, Willie McCovey, Frank Robinson, Duke Snider, Ted Williams, Stan Musial and Carl Yastrzemski. All of these players are Hall of Famers -- EXCEPT Rocky Colavito! Probably the most telling statistic is his career OPS (on-base percentage + slugging average) compared to players already in the Hall of Fame whose careers overlapped with Colavito's and with the 2008 HOF nominees: Colavito ranks 17th when added to the list of 35 already Hall members of his era. He also ranks ahead of Reggie Jackson, Carl Yastrzemski and Roberto Clemente. Colavito ranks 2nd when applied to the list of 2008 Hall candidates. Rocky’s career stats warrant his entry into the HOF… he is a Cleveland legend and household name in Ohio… everyone loved The Rock and his career totals and results should have been enough for entry…. Rocky Colavito hit 374 HR’s, whereas HOF members averaged 225. HOF members averaged 1203 RBI’s whereas Rocky’s total is 1159. HOF member’s SLG average is .468 whereas Rocky’s SLG average is .489. HOF members average .837 OPS, whereas Rocky’s lifetime OPS average was .848. From 1958 thru 1962.. 5 year sequence.. he hit 200 homeruns..MOST in Major League Baseball. That feat alone should have got him serious consideration for the Hall Of Fame. He beat out Aaron, Mays, Mantle, Mathews and Banks... all in their prime, all HOF members, and all about the same age. 
Rocky possessed arguably the strongest arm of any right fielder of his time. Few runners dared to attempt to stretch hits or advance to 3rd on him. Rocky possessed arguably the strongest arm of any right fielder of his time. Few runners dared to attempt to stretch hits or advance to 3rd on him. Rocky Colavito shares the MLB record for the highest fielding percentage by an outfielder in a season (1.000), which he achieved in 1965.While known for his offensive power, Colavito also had a strong fielding record, particularly as a right fielder. Here's a more detailed look at his fielding achievements: Perfect Fielding Percentage: In 1965, Colavito played a perfect season in the outfield, with a fielding percentage of 1.000. Strong Arm: Colavito was known for his powerful arm, which was feared by runners. Defensive Contributions: He led the league in putouts five times, in range four times, in fielding runs three times, and in assists twice. His popularity with fans continues as evidenced by the strong reception he receives whenever he appears in public. Colavito memorabilia remains in demand often outselling many Hall of Fame members' items and his accomplishments are still cited by the press. In 1976, Rocky was voted the most memorable personality in Cleveland Indians' history. He was elected to the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame in 1981 and inducted into the Cleveland Indians' Hall of Fame in 2006. In 2021 a statue of Rocky was created in Cleveland, Ohio honoring his career and accomplishments. For these and many more reasons, we encourage you to select and enshrine Rocky Colavito, an exceptional, gifted, and deserving man, into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Colavito died from type 2 diabetes at his home in Bernville, Pennsylvania, on December 10, 2024, at the age of 91.
PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION BELOW (Dated April 16, 2025) TO GET THE ROCK INDUCTED INTO BASEBALL'S HALL OF FAME |
Rocky Colavito's Memorial Slideshow100 Photos - Please be patient while slideshow loads.Song Tribute to Rocky Colavito |
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Rocky Colavito deserves to be inducted into the Baseball Hall Of Fame. Please sign the petition above (Started April 16, 2025)and make a comment. Click here
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