Satchel

This biography uncovers the true story of Leroy "Satchel" Paige, a legendary athlete, showman, and boundary-breaker. Through extensive research and interviews, the author reveals Paige's journey from a child of an Alabama washerwoman to a superstar pitcher in the Negro Leagues. The book details his barnstorming career, his unique pitching style, and his eventual entry into Major League Baseball at the age of forty-two, helping the Cleveland Indians to the World Series.