Leroy Satchel Paige’s Time Line By elmajor Jul 2, 1906 Leroy Satchel Paige was born in Alabama. May 1, 1926 Leroy makes his professional baseball Dec 17, 1934 Leroy pitches a no hitter Jul 2, 1948 Leroy wins a medal for rookie of the year Jul 7, 1948 Leroy earns a spot on a major league team and was the oldest rookie. Sep 25, 1965 He was the oldest baseball player ever. Aug 9, 1975 Leroy was awarded in the hall of fame. Jun 6, 1982 Poor old Leroy died.