1955 in baseball

The following are the baseball events of the year 1955 throughout the world.

Winter Leagues

Before the Athletics arrive in town, the Kansas City Monarchs move their base of operations to Grand Rapids, Michigan.

They retain the name "Kansas City Monarchs" and continue in the Negro American League as a barnstorming team.

Catcher Elston Howard (shown during 1961 World Series )
Roy Campanella in 1953, when he won his 2nd NL MVP