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Who was the oldest rookie to ever play in the major leagues Paige?
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Satchel Paige
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How many strikes did satchel paige throw?
During his career Satchel Paige racked up 288 strikeouts. He pitched in both the Major Leagues and the Negro Leagues. He was a right handed pitcher and at age 42, was the oldest rookie in MLB.
Who was the oldest rookie to play Major League Baseball at the ripe age of 42?
Sachal Paige
What team did Satchel Paige play for and what position did he play?
Cleveland Indians. He was the oldest rookie ever to play major league ball.
Was satchel paige ever known as sweet knuckles?
No, iconic baseball player, Leroy "Satchel" Paige was not known as "Sweet Knuckles". His nickname was "Satchel" which came from him being compared to a "Satchel Tree" when he earned extra money by carrying the luggage of businessmen to the train station. He is still on record as the oldest rookie in the history of Major League Baseball. He entered the major leagues via the Negro Leagues at the age of forty two. He was inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame in 1971 and passed away in 1982.
Was satchel paige the first African American in the big leagues?
No. In the modern era, Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play in the Major Leagues.
Why wasn't satchel paige allowed to play in the major leagues?
I read this a LONG time ago so I am not completly sure, you might want to do some reasearch. Satchel Paige was not allowed to play in the Major Leagues because he was black.
What was the minimum salary for a rookie in the major leagues in 1951?
five thousand dollars
Which is the oldest stadium in major leagues?
It is Fenway Park 1912.
What number was Satchel Paige for the Cleveland Indians?
Overall, Satchel Paige played in many different baseball leagues. he played in the major and the minor leagues. he also played in the negro leagues and his number in the negro leagues was #25 ~thx! (for lookin at this info!)
What are satchel paige best accomplisments?
pitching at the age of 58 years old in the major leagues!
How did satchel paige help bring spotlight of major league team owners attention to the Negro leagues?
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In 1999 at the age of 35 he was signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and made his pitching debut in the major leagues becoming baseball's oldest rookie?
Jimmy Morris. In his major league debut he struck out Texas Rangers Short Stop in four pitches.
