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Leroy Robert "Satchel" Paige (July 7, 1906 – June 8, 1982) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played in Negro league baseball and Major League Baseball (MLB). His career spanned five decades and culminated with his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Apr 2, 2014 · A trailblazing player in the Negro Leagues, baseball pitcher Satchel Paige also became the oldest rookie in Major League history and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971.
3 days ago · Satchel Paige was an American professional baseball pitcher whose prowess became legendary during his many years in the Negro leagues; he finally was allowed to enter the major leagues in 1948. He won a World Series title with the Cleveland Indians in 1948 and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971.
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Paige became the first African-American pitcher to pitch in the World Series when he worked two-thirds of an inning in Game 5. Paige pitched for the Indians again in 1949, then spent three seasons with the St. Louis Browns from 1951-53, earning two All-Star Game selections.
1 day ago · Satchel Paige, pitcher for the Negro League's Kansas City Monarchs, stands at the top of the dugout with baseball in hand. 1942. Photo: Bettmann/Contributor via Getty Images. Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share ...
Feb 4, 2024 · Paige’s staggering talent, both as a pitcher and a storyteller, made him a folk hero for the 20th century. Here are some key points that we do know about Paige, the first primary Negro Leagues star to be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1971. • Leroy Paige’s famous nickname reportedly came from a moment of ingenuity.
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Feb 12, 2021 · Fifty Years Ago, Satchel Paige Brought the Negro Leagues to Baseball’s Hall of Fame. One of the greatest pitchers in baseball history, the seemingly ageless wonder inspired awe among the public...
Jan 4, 2012 · Satchel Paige threw his first pitch in professional baseball in 1926 for the Chattanooga White Sox, an inappropriately-named team in the lower levels of the segregated Negro Leagues. He played his last game in organized baseball in 1966 — a full 40 years later — for a Virginia club called the Peninsula Grays.
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