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A right-handed, flexible âbeanpoleâ standing more than 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 metres) tall, Paige had considerable pitching speed, but he also developed a comprehensive mastery of slow-breaking pitches and varied deliveries. He is rated as one of the greatest players in the history of baseball.
In the years prior, there were several very successful Negro leagues. Satchel Paige was probably their most popular player and was considered the greatest pitcher, but he was known as much for his charisma and longevity as for his legendary pitching skills. Satchel was a colorful and engaging character who had a great talent for entertaining the crowds with his own version of a vaudeville act from the mound. Leroy Satchel Paige was born in Alabama, the sixth of twelve children to John, a ...