Satchel Paige
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Satchel Paige
| Born: | July 7, 1906 |
| Birthplace: | Mobile, Alabama |
| Height: | 6' 4" |
| Weight: | 180 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1948: Free Agent with the Cleveland Indians |
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| Teams: | Cleveland Indians 1948-1949 St. Louis Browns 1951-1953 Kansas City A's 1965 |
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Overall Career
Leroy Robert "Satchel" Paige (July 7, 1906 – June 8, 1982), was a legendary storyteller and one of the most entertaining pitchers in baseball history. A tall, lanky fireballer, he was arguably the Negro leagues' hardest thrower, most colorful character and greatest gate attraction. In the 1930s, the well-traveled pitcher barnstormed around the continent, baffling hitters with creatively named pitches such as the Bat Dodger and Hesitation Pitch. In 1948 he was sold to Cleveland on his 42nd birthday, becoming the oldest player to make his major league debut, while helping the Indians win the pennant.
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Awards
- Elected to Hall of Fame by Negro Leagues Committee in 1971
- 2-time American League All-Star (1952 & 1953)
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Achievements
- 1952 American League Leader in Games Finished
- 5-time American League Oldest Player (1949, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1965)
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Trivia
- Won a World Series Ring with the Cleveland Indians in 1948.
- Paige was an Atlanta Braves coach in 1968 and 1969.
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Transactions
- July 7, 1948: Signed as a Free Agent with the Cleveland Indians.
- February 17, 1950: Released by the Cleveland Indians.
- July 14, 1951: Signed as a Free Agent with the St. Louis Browns.
- February 2, 1954: Released by the Baltimore Orioles.
- September 10, 1965: Signed as a Free Agent with the Kansas City Athletics.
- October 15, 1965: Released by the Kansas City Athletics.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
- Satchel Paige: Hall of Fame Page
- 1971 Hall of Fame Class
