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1971: Satchel Paige nominated to Baseball Hall of Fame
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Hall of Fame Pittsburgh baseball player celebrated with opera
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Only 48 days Until Opening Day. Great article on an amazing athlete.
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Joe DiMaggio said Paige was “the best and fastest pitcher” he ever fac
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Paige, Satchel Baseball Hall of Fame
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Satchel Paige - Wikipedia
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In 1971, Satchel Paige came to Cooperstown
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Scratch Hit Sports: Satchel Paige Pitches First MLB Complete Game
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Satchel Paige, 50 years a Hall of Famer Today we're commemorating 50 years since the legendary Satchel Paige became the first Negro League player to be nominated for the Baseball Hall
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50 years ago, Major League Baseball stumbled before inducting Satchel Paige into the Hall of Fame
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This Day in Black History: Feb. 9, 1971, News
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50 years ago, Major League Baseball stumbled before inducting Satchel Paige into the Hall of Fame
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St. Louis Browns Fanclub: Satchel Paige: The One and Only