Satchel Sez: The Wit, Wisdom, and World of Leroy "Satchel" Paige
?Much of what we know about Satchel Paige . . . is undoubtedly true, some of it is probably apocryphal, all of it contributed to his legend as a ballplayer and one-of-a-kind personality.?-- From the foreword by Bob CostasSatchel Paige?s witty quips and savvy observations -- on everything from health to wealth, from race relations to baseball-- are an enduring part of American mythology. At long last, a definitive collection of quotes, stories (from Willie Mays, Joe DiMaggio, and many others), vintage newspaper articles, photos, and memorabilia celebrates the inimitable magic of Leroy ?Satchel? Paige.StatsGames: 2,600Shutouts: 300Strikeouts: (1 Game) 24Won: 1,934Lost: 104Airplanes: 1Goats That Ate Birth Certificate  1Born: July 7, 1901 -- July 7, 1905 -- July 7, 1906 -- July 7, 1909 -- July 7, 1911