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Satchel Paige was an American baseball pitcher whose professional career spanned several different Negro Leagues and Major League Baseball over a period of 40 years.
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Fast Facts:
- Full Name: Leroy Robert Paige
- Born: July 7, 1906
- Birthplace Mobile, Alabama
- Nicknamed, "Satchel," when he took a job carrying satchels at railroad stations for passengers
- Over 40 years old the entire time he played in the majors
- Holds the record for being the oldest rookie in the Major League
- Died: June 8, 1982 Kansas City, Missouri
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Satchel Paige Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Cleveland Indians, St Louis Browns, Kansas City Athletics
- Career Stats
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 180 lbs
- Rookie Year: 1948
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