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On This Date in Sports August 3, 1948: Satchel Paige's MLB Debut

Satchel Paige makes his first major league start at 42 or 44, depending on who you ask. The longtime Negro League star could not pitch in the majors during his prime years when he was perhaps the best pitcher in the world. Paige debuted with the Cleveland Indians on July 9th and made eight relief ap

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On This Date in Sports August 3, 1948: Satchel Paige's MLB Debut

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