blackhistoryalbum: SATCHEL PAIGE, CLEVELAND INDIANS | 1949Satchel Paige was the first African-American player in the MLB’s American League.  Became the oldest “rookie” to play in MLB at the age of 42 in 1948. Elected to the Baseball Hall

blackhistoryalbum: SATCHEL PAIGE, CLEVELAND INDIANS | 1949Satchel Paige was the first African-American player in the MLB’s American League.  Became the oldest “rookie” to play in MLB at the age of 42 in 1948. Elected to the Baseball Hall

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