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This day in baseball: Paige gets the start

Posted: August 3, 2013 | Author: | Filed under: 20th Century, This day in baseball | Tags: , , , , , |3 Comments

Legendary Negro League pitcher Leroy “Satchel” Paige made his first Major League start on 3 August 1948 at the age of 42.  Paige earned the win as the Indians defeated the Senators 5-3.  Paige improved his record to 2-1, striking out six batters in seven innings.  72,562 fans crowded in to Cleveland Stadium that night, setting a new attendance record for a Major League night game.

Photo source: Sports Illustrated

3 Comments on “This day in baseball: Paige gets the start”

  1. To start the day ….. | talesbycindy says:
    August 3, 2013 at 9:38 am

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  2. steve says:
    August 4, 2013 at 11:48 am

    He’s got that look of “Batters and their big bats are so unimpressive. Watch me hesitate and see them fade away.”

    Reply
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