Satchel Paige
Baseball Great, Leroy Robert "Satchel" Paige Was Born July 7, 1906. He Died Of A Heart Attack, In Kansas City, On June 8, 1982. He Was The First Negro League Player Inducted Into The Baseball Hall Of Fame, In August, 1971.
Paige Had An Incredibly Long Baseball Career. He Played 22 Years In The Negro Leagues And Played More Than 18 Years In The Major Leagues --- Beginning In 1948 With The Cleveland Indians. He Was The First Black Pitcher In The American League. The Alabama Native Was Famous For His Fastball And Showmanship.
On September 25, 1965, Paige Pitched Three Innings With The Kansas City A's.
This Particular Game Was Extraordinary Because Paige Was In A Rocking Chair And Had A Nurse In The Bullpen Waiting To Massage His Pitching Arm. And At The Time, He Was The Oldest Player In Major League History.
Known For His Wit, He Titled His Autobiography, Maybe I'll Pitch Forever.
His Rules For Living A Good Life Include:
1. "Avoid Fried Meats, They Angry Up The Blood."
2. "If Your Stomach Disputes You, Lie Down And Pacify It With Cool Thoughts."
3. "Keep The Juices Flowing By Jangling Around Gently As You Move."
4. "Go Very Light On The Vices, Such As Carrying On In Society. The Social Rumble Ain't Restful."
5. "Avoid Running At All Times."
6. "Don't Look Back, Something May Be Gaining On You."
"In Order For Black History To Live, We Must Continue To Breathe Life Into It." -- Hubert Gaddy, Jr.
