num_pages: 32
description: In 1936 the New York Yankees wanted to test a hot prospect named Joe DiMaggio to see if he was ready for the big leagues. They knew just the ballplayer to call--Satchel Paige the best pitcher anywhere black or white. For the game Paige joined a group of amateur African-American players and they faced off against a team of white major leaguers plus young DiMaggio. Illustrations.
language: English
title: Something to Prove: The Great Satchel Paige vs. Rookie Joe DiMaggio
publisher: Carolrhoda Books ®