Satchel Paige

On this date in 1971, Satchel Paige is inducted into the Hall of Fame.

"He threw the ball as far from the bat and as close to the plate as possible." - Casey Stengel

Satchel Paige

Born on today's date, Satchel Paige.

"Throw strikes. Home plate don't move."

Smokey Joe Williams

On this date in 1999, Smokey Joe Williams was elected to the Hall of Fame.

"They talk about Satchel throwing hard but I think Joe threw harder. It used to take two catchers to hold him. By the time the fifth inning was over, the catcher's hand would be all swollen. He'd have to have another catcher back there the rest of the game." - Catcher Sam Streeter

Satchel Paige

On this date in 1965, Satchel Paige at age 59 pitches the the first three innings for the Kansas City Athletics against the Red Sox striking out one and allowing one hit.

"I never threw an illegal pitch. The trouble is once in a while I toss one that ain't never been seen by this generation."

Satchel Paige

On this date in 1971, Satchel Paige is inducted into the Hall of Fame.

"I ain't as fast as I used to be but I'm a better pitcher. I used to overpower them; now I out-cute them."

Satchel Paige

On this date in 1948, Satchel Paige of the Indians gets his first major league win beating the Philadelphia A's 8-5.

"The only change is that baseball has turned me from a second class citizen to a second class immortal."

Satchel Paige

                    

On this date in 1966, Satchel Paige makes his final professional pitching appearance for the Peninsula Grays of the Carolina League giving up two runs in two innings.

"Go very light on the vices, such as carrying on in society. The social ramble ain't restful."

Satchel Paige

On this date in 1926, 19-year-old Satchel Paige makes his debut in the Negro Southern League leading Chattanooga to a 5-4 win over Birmingham.

"No sir, but I'm in great demand." - when asked if he was married

Satchel Paige

On this date in 1951, the St. Louis Browns sign Satchel Paige who had not pitched since 1949 with the Indians.

"Don't pray when it rains if you don't pray when the sun shines."

Satchel Paige

On this date in 1971, Satchel Paige is inducted into the Hall of Fame.

"He threw the ball as far from the bat and as close to the plate as possible." - Casey Stengel

Satchel Paige

On this date in 1932, Satchel Paige pitches a no-hitter as the Pittsburgh Crawfords defeat the New York Black Yankees 6-0.

"Throw strikes. Home plate don't move."

Satchel Paige

Born on today's date, Satchell Paige.

"I never threw an illegal pitch. The trouble is, once in a while I toss one that ain't been seen by this generation."