Jackie Robinson Quote
“I’m not concerned with your liking or disliking me. All I ask is that you respect me as a human being.” – Jackie Robinson Share and Enjoy:
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Jackie Robinson First Black In Baseball Hall of Fame
Jackie Robinson was the first African-American baseball player to be inducted in baseball’s Hall of Fame. He was also the first baseball player ever to be elected to the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Cooperstown, New York Share and Enjoy:
Satchel Paige, First Negro In Baseball’s Hall of Fame
In 1971, Satchel Paige, the legendary pitcher, was the first Negro League player to be inducted into baseball’s Hall of Fame. Cooperstown, New York Share and Enjoy:
The Amazing Story of Satchel Paige
Personal Information Born Leroy Robert Paige, July 7, 1906, in Mobile, AL; died of emphysema, June 5, 1982, in Kansas City, MO; son of John and Lula Paige; married second wife, LaHoma Brown, August 18, 1942; children: Warren, Leroy Jr., Rita, Lula, Pamela, Carolyn, Linda, Shirley. Career Pitcher with semi-pro teams in the early 1920s; [...]
Satchel Paige Quotes
“If a man can beat you, walk him.” “It’s funny what a few no-hitters do for a body.” “My feet ain’t got nothing to do with my nickname, but when folks get it in their heads that a feller’s got big feet, soon the feet start looking big.” “One time I snuck a ball on [...]