Gotta “Tip My Cap” in honor of the legendary Leroy “Satchel” Paige. The ageless wonder was born OTD in 1906…we think!😊
— Bob Kendrick (@nlbmprez) July 7, 2023
Today also marks the 75th Anniversary of Satch joining the Cleveland Indians. He posted a 6-1 record to help Cleveland win the 1948 World Series! @MLB @MLBPA pic.twitter.com/KE7FDAQG08
Here’s a fun one of Satchel Paige batting pic.twitter.com/5evPN414A4
— BaseballHistoryNut (@nut_history) July 1, 2023
On this day in 1966, Satchel Paige made his final professional appearance on the mound, allowing two runs in two innings for the Class A Peninsula Grays. The 59-year-old had pitched professionally for nearly 40 seasons.
— National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ (@baseballhall) June 21, 2023
(Look Magazine/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum) pic.twitter.com/4Rix66XD8x
The coolest thing on eBay at the moment is this lifetime pass issued to Satchel Paige by the Baseball Hall of Fame. Is it worth the asking price of $27,500? No. But if I were a billionaire, I'd pay it. https://t.co/N02KWcx9h8 pic.twitter.com/b4tKSfcZHA
— Luke Epplin (@LukeEpplin) March 1, 2023
Satchel Paige started a regular season MLB game for the Kansas City Athletics against the Boston Red Sox 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝟱𝟵.
— Codify (@CodifyBaseball) February 17, 2023
10 batters faced, 1 baserunner, 0 runs. Totally insane. https://t.co/QWbOgnLvgZ
Satchel Paige in Harlem, 1941 pic.twitter.com/BnQhtapJtb
— Baseball In Pics (@baseballinpix) January 17, 2023
44 year old Satchel Paige signing a contract with the St. Louis Browns, 1951 pic.twitter.com/JUbMxnxzFq
— Baseball In Pics (@baseballinpix) January 3, 2023