From Mobile to Cleveland to Cooperstown Satchel Paige is Born

From Mobile to Cleveland to Cooperstown Satchel Paige is Born

On this date, July 7, 1906 approximately one hundred years ago, the seventh of eleven children were born to John and Lula Paige in the town of Mobile, Alabama. This child would turn out a little more successful than the other ten; he would eventually be honored in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Leroy “Satchel”…

Paige fires first shut out, Mantle passes away – August 13 This Day in Baseball History

Paige fires first shut out, Mantle passes away – August 13 This Day in Baseball History

August 13, 2020, here is your short walk through baseball history! Debuts, Milestones, No Hitters, Rule Changes, Events, Birthdays, Deaths, and more on August 11 This Day In Baseball. Click on the links to read more about these events . . . . On August 13th 1921, Boston Braves Pitcher John “Mule” Watson tosses two…

Satchel Paige Biography
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Satchel Paige Biography

Satchel Paige Position: PitcherBats: Right  •  Throws: Right6-3, 180lb (190cm, 81kg)Born: July 7, 1906 in Mobile, ALDied: June 8, 1982  in Kansas City, MOBuried: Forest Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, MODebut: 1927 (6,458th in major league history)AL/NL Debut: July 9, 1948vs. SLB 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 SO, 0 BB, 0 ERLast Game: September 25, 1965vs. BOS 3.0 IP, 1 H, 1 SO, 0 BB, 0 ERHall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1971. (Voted by Negro League…

Josh Gibson – Biography
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Josh Gibson – Biography

    Josh Gibson Positions: Catcher, Outfielder and First BasemanBats: Right  •  Throws: Right6-1, 220lb (185cm, 99kg)Born: December 21, 1911 in Buena Vista, GADied: January 20, 1947 in Pittsburgh, PABuried: Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh, PAHigh School: Allegheny HS (Pittsburgh, PA)Debut: July 31, 1930, for the Homestead GraysHall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1972. (Voted by Negro League Committee)View Josh Gibson’s Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).Full Name: Joshua GibsonView Player Info from the B-R BullpenView Player Bio from the SABR…

statue is dedicated at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum honoring Hall of Famer Satchel Paige
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statue is dedicated at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum honoring Hall of Famer Satchel Paige

On July 28, 2006, a statue is dedicated at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum honoring Hall of Famer Satchel Paige. The statue depicts Paige in his high leg kick, and celebrates the players in the Negro leagues and pre-Negro leagues eras. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Play by Play, Box Scores, News Paper Reports and other…

Phil Niekro of the New York Yankees wins his 300th game
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Phil Niekro of the New York Yankees wins his 300th game

On October 6, 1985, Phil Niekro of the New York Yankees wins his 300th game. In becoming the 18th man to reach the milestone, Niekro shuts out the Toronto Blue Jays, 8-0, on the final day of the regular season. Joe Niekro and Phil Niekro as teammates, first with Atlanta in 1973, and then with…

James (Cool Papa) Bell is elected to the Hall of Fame by the Special Committee on the Negro Leagues
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James (Cool Papa) Bell is elected to the Hall of Fame by the Special Committee on the Negro Leagues

1974 – James (Cool Papa) Bell is elected to the Hall of Fame by the Special Committee on the Negro Leagues. Known for his legendary footspeed, Bell joins Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Buck Leonard and Monte Irvin, as Negro Leagues greats selected to the Hall.