Satchel Sez The Wit, Wisdom, and World of Leroy 'Satchel' Paige |
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| Author:
| Sterry, David H. |
| Editor:
| Eckstut, Arielle |
| ISBN: | 978-0-609-80643-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2001 |
| Publisher: | The Crown Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | Three Rivers Press |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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“Much of what we know about Satchel Paige . . . is undoubtedly true, some of it is probably apocryphal, all of it contributed to his legend as a ballplayer and one-of-a-kind personality.” -- From the foreword by Bob Costas Satchel Paige’s witty quips and savvy observations -- on everything from health to wealth, from race relations to baseball-- are an enduring part of American mythology. At long last, a definitive collection of quotes, stories...
More Description“Much of what we know about Satchel Paige . . . is undoubtedly true, some of it is probably apocryphal, all of it contributed to his legend as a ballplayer and one-of-a-kind personality.”
-- From the foreword by Bob Costas
Satchel Paige’s witty quips and savvy observations -- on everything from health to wealth, from race relations to baseball-- are an enduring part of American mythology. At long last, a definitive collection of quotes, stories (from Willie Mays, Joe DiMaggio, and many others), vintage newspaper articles, photos, and memorabilia celebrates the inimitable magic of Leroy “Satchel” Paige.
Stats
Games: 2,600
Shutouts: 300
Strikeouts: (1 Game) 24
Won: 1,934
Lost: 104
Airplanes: 1
Goats That Ate Birth Certificate 1
Born: July 7, 1901 -- July 7, 1905 -- July 7, 1906 -- July 7, 1909 -- July 7, 1911