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The birth of Leroy Robert Paige
On July 7, 1906 Leroy Robert Paige was born. He was conceived in Alabama. -
His Carear
He was an American professional baseball pitcher whose prowess became legendary during his many years in the Negro leagues. -
Negro Leagues
He entered the Negro leagues playing for the Chattanooga Black Lookouts in 1926 -
His nickname
Satchell Paige, who received his distinctive nickname as a young railroad porter, honed his baseball skills while in reform school. -
Major Leagues
Despite the colour bar, Paige faced the best major league players in exhibition games before 1948 -
Pitcher
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Baseball Hall Of Fame
Paige was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, in 1971. His autobiography, Maybe I'll Pitch Forever (1962), written with David Lipman, was revised in 1993. -
His death
Satchel Paige passed away on June 8, 1982, Kansas City, Mo
