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Article: Satchel. (legendary baseball pitcher LeRoy Robert "Satchel" Paige) (Brief Article)
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- Jet
- Article date:
- May 23, 1994
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Age was just another number to LeRoy Robert "Satchel" Paige. His speed and control were phenomenal. and stories of his accuracy spread like wildfire as he pitched his way, through the Negro Leagues and into the major leagues.
Satchel was known for his showmanship. He charmed the crowds with his legendary, style of pitching - his "bee-ball, "jump ball" and "hesitation pitch". But none thrilled them more than his famous windmill position. where he would kick his oversized foot way up in the air, blinding the batter as he hurled a sometimes 90 mph fastball.
At the age of 59, ...