In 1948, Paige signs with Cleveland. Reverse caption reads: "Satch is a big-leaguer now. Cleveland, Ohio . . . Leroy "Satchel" Paige Negro pitcher who has been mowing down opposing batsmen in the top Negro baseball leagues for years and years, and who was named as being big-league material long before the Brooklyn Dodgers' precedent-shattering signing on of Jackie Robinson, is now a big-leaguer. Paige, who has plenty of "stuff" is shown demonstrating for his new boss, Bill Veeck, of the Cleveland Indians, following announcement of his addition to the Tribe's hurling staff. Photograph by Tom Peoples."
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In spring training 1953, Satchel Paige on the mound in Tucson, Arizona trying to make another major league club despite being older than most players parents!
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