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Hall of Famer Satchel Paige passes away at the reported age of 76

ByThis Day in Baseball June 8, 1982September 16, 2024

On June 8, 1982, Hall of Famer Satchel Paige dies at the reported age of 76. Paige made his major league debut in 1948, after a long career in the Negro Leagues. He made his final major league appearance in 1965, pitching three innings for the Kansas City A’s.

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June 8 1982

Hall of Famer Satchel Paige passes away at the reported age of 76

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