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

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

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

At 82, former Cleveland Indian Rocky Colavito faces a new challenge -- losing a leg: Terry Pluto (video)

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

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

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

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

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