"Dear Mr. Finch,
Everything is fine with me. I truly hope its the same with you. Concerning Doby, he can hit, run and throw very good. Hits with a lot of power, but needs to learn how to pull. I've seen him hit home-run in Ruppert Stadium, Newark also Shibe Park, Philadelphia. He has a nice personality, good habits and is intelligent. At present I am watching a right hand pitcher of the Elite Giants. His name is Joe Black, 22 years old, attends Morgan College in Baltimore, Md. He spent three years in service pitching for Tommy Bridges [sic] team and was the only negro on the team. He has an exceptionally good fast ball, good change, good curve ball. Very good disposition. He's very apt to catch on. I will send you a report later on this week about him. Also, I will be too [sic] you the beginning of next week. Respectfully yours, Roy Campanella
- P. S. The home-runs Doby hit were in the left-field seats."
Found on the Robert Edwards Auction site. This really blew my mind when I saw this. Campy was one of the greatest catchers ever. If anybody could spot a good player, it'd be him! Doby and Black were a heck of nice a pair to pick. The Elite Giants were PACKED with talent back then.
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