and did i spell Satchell right?
2006-10-29 01:11:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Baseball
Satchel Paige pitched 3 innings for the Kansas City Athletics in 1965, at the age of 59. While that was essentially a promotional stunt, he had pitched in the minors (notably for Portland of the Pacific Coast League and the Miami Marlins of the International League) when he was in his 50s.
2006-10-29 05:53:42 · answer #1 · answered by JerH1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not only did Satchel Paige pitch for the KC Athletics in 1965 but
he also pitched for the Atlanta Braves in Spring Training in 1969
2006-10-29 13:37:51 · answer #2 · answered by Mailman Bob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In 1948 the Cleveland Indians were in need of extra pitching for the pennant race. Legendary Bill Veeck tested Paige's accuracy before offering him a big league contract. As the story is told, Veeck placed a cigarette on the ground to be used as a home plate. Paige took aim at his virtually nonexistent target. He fired five fastballs, all but one sailing directly over the cigarette. Veeck was indeed pleased, and Paige helped the Indians win the pennant.
In addition to Cleveland, Paige played for St. Louis and Kansas City. In 1965, 60 years after Paige's supposed birthday, he took the mound for the last time, throwing three shutout innings for the Kansas City Athletics.
In 1971, Leroy "Satchel" Paige was given the ultimate honor, he was elected to join the very best in baseball history in the Hall of Fame.
2006-10-29 09:40:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Satch never made it to the major leagues until he was 42. He pitched for 9 years after that.
The oldest major league pitcher was Charlie Hough at age 58 with the Florida Marlins (also the oldest to get a hit.)
2006-10-29 11:00:13 · answer #4 · answered by my_iq_135 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oldest person to win mlb rookie of the year too. he could have been older when he left the ***** leagues for major league baseball. he frequently lied about his age, so owners wouldn't think he was too old to pitch in the majors.
2006-10-29 10:28:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please don't get me started. That is why I discount all MLB records that occurred before 1947. Just think how different MLB records would look had baseball been integrated in 1900.
2006-10-30 22:04:03 · answer #6 · answered by smitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah i heard about him, he came up when he was 41, and pitched until he was 59. remarkable huh. i don't know why they didn't discover his talent sooner.
2006-10-29 11:51:44 · answer #7 · answered by Compton,CA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea he did
he was better than most pitchers now in htere 20 when he was 50
2006-10-29 09:16:01 · answer #8 · answered by nigga 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes he did
2006-10-29 10:46:14 · answer #9 · answered by Larry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes to both questions.
2006-10-31 20:22:17 · answer #10 · answered by crazywildman1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋