satchel paige

Negro leagues star Satchel Paige makes his first major league start

On August 3, 1948, former Negro leagues star Satchel Paige makes his first major league start. The 42-year-old future Hall of Famer pitches seven innings and earns the win as the Cleveland Indians defeat the Washington Senators, 5-3. A crowd of 72,434 attends Paige’s first start. which moves Cleveland (56-38) into a four-way tie for first.

Prior to today’s game, the future Hall of Famer made eight appearances in relief, compiling a 1-1 record for the Tribe.

Read more: https://sabr.org/gamesproj/game/august-3-1948-satchel-paiges-first-major-league-start/

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