Satchel Paige Research Paper

Satchel Paige Leroy “Satchel” Paige acquired his name because he carried suitcases and satchels for passengers at the Union Station in Mobile, Alabama. Satchel was a famous African American forced to play in his own league, separate from whites. Satchel received his reputation because he was a natural born athlete. He live up to his reputation because at 19 years old he could throw a spin ball and make that ball go slow or just make the ball be where ever he wanted it to be. In 1924, Satchel was selected to play professional baseball. But, he was not allowed to play in the major-league baseball, for the white leagues, because during those times, black African Americans were not allowed to play. Therefore, Satchel played