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Satchel Paige was born in Mobile, Alabama. He was one of the 12 children. Father was John Coleman and mother was Lula Satchel Paige was born on July 7, 1906 One major event is how he got the name Satchel! He got the name Satchel Paige because he worked at a train station carrying luggage and tried to steal a man's satchel and one of his friends witnessed it and started calling him satchel! Satchel Paige is famous because he is the oldest rookie to ever be signed in the Major Leagues. In 1951 he joined the St.Louis Browns and went to consecuative all star appearances. A accomplishment for Satchel Paige is that he is known as one of the best pitchers of his era. Satchel Paige became the player from the Negro Leagues to be inducted to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971 He was apart of several Championship teams. He stayed more than 3 decades in baseball He died June 8, 1982 He died in Kansas, MO. Cause of death is emphysema Satchel was buried in Forest Hill Memorial Park Cemetary He had 5 daughters and 1 son. Sathcel Paiges whole name was Leroy "Satchel" Paige "Dont look back something might be gaining on you" - Satchel Paige Satchel Paige will always be remembered and never forgotten. Cool Papa Bell said, " He made his living by throwing the ball to a spot over the plate the size of matchbox" Leroy "Satchel" paige was also a legendary storyteller! Websites For Information http://www.nndb.com/people/456/000023387/ http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authurs/s/satchel-paig http://www.school.eb.com/complans/article-9312882 Satchel Paige: Baseball Legend