At 17, Rocky Colavito went to his first spring training terrified he'd be cut by the Tribe – Terry Pluto

Rocky Colavito's first Tribe opening day was 65 years ago. It almost was his last – Terry Pluto

Terry Pluto on X: RT @SkrticX: Rocky Colavito, Tito Francona, and Woodie Held (1959). Found @Cleveland_PL Sports Research Center. @Indians @BDbaseball6 @terr… / X

Old-Time Baseball Photos - Rocky Colavito HIts Four Home Runs in One Game 57 Years Ago Today! “He was everything a ball player should be.” Terry Pluto, Akron Beacon Journal sportswriter, speaking

Rocky Colavito's first Tribe opening day was 65 years ago. It almost was his last – Terry Pluto

Rocky Colavito's first Tribe opening day was 65 years ago. It almost was his last – Terry Pluto

Rocky Colavito's first Tribe opening day was 65 years ago. It almost was his last – Terry Pluto

Rocky Colavito's first Tribe opening day was 65 years ago. It almost was his last – Terry Pluto

Rocky Colavito's first Tribe opening day was 65 years ago. It almost was his last – Terry Pluto

Rocky Colavito's first Tribe opening day was 65 years ago. It almost was his last – Terry Pluto

Call a dying friend? Rocky Colavito has some advice – Terry Pluto's Faith & You

Rocky Colavito's first Tribe opening day was 65 years ago. It almost was his last – Terry Pluto

Rocky Colavito's first Tribe opening day was 65 years ago. It almost was his last – Terry Pluto

Rocky Colavito's first Tribe opening day was 65 years ago. It almost was his last – Terry Pluto