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What happened today in team history? 1965 - Paige visits the dome Months before the opening of the Astrodome, Houston officials receive word that a basketball team coached by baseball legend Satchel Paige will be coming to town to face off against the Harlem Globetrotters.

Detroit Tigers News / Last Word On Sports / August 6

Today in Baseball History: Ageless Browns Pitcher Tossed 12-Inning Shutout

On August 6, 1952, St. Louis Browns hurler Satchel Paige pitched a 12-inning, complete game shutout, beating the Detroit Tigers, 1-0. Paige became the oldest pitcher ever to accomplish this feat.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / June 21

San Francisco Giants Legend Makes Bold Claim When Asked About Facing Satchel Paige

The San Francisco Giants had an incredible opportunity on Thursday night, playing at Rickwood Field to honor the Negro League. With all-time great Giants star Willie Mays passing away earlier in the week, this game meant even more.

Pete Alonso News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

The 'MLB home run leaders from 2024' quiz

The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 20

Barry Bonds assesses how he would fare against Satchel Paige

Watch: Barry Bonds gives confident answer about how he would fare against Satchel Paige

It is always a fascinating discussion to wonder how modern stars would do against stars from the past.

With Willie Mays gone, who is baseball's greatest living player?

Which players have the most home runs in MLB postseason history?

The 'NL batting champions' quiz

MLB News / Sporting News / May 29

Satchel Paige, Oscar Charleston, and other Negro Leagues players who benefit most from MLB stats integration

MLB's record book has an entirely different disposition in 2024. Here's a look at some Negro Leaguers who stand to benefit greatly from MLB's announcement that it will integrate Negro Leagues stats into its database fully going forward.

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / May 10

Former Brave Finds Himself in Poverty and One Day Shy for MLB Pension

Gary Cooper, who once played for the Atlanta Braves, is in dire need of income that the players pension can provide. So what’s the problem? Cooper was with the Braves for just 42 days in 1980.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 5

YouTube Gold: Buck O’ Neil With Two Great Satchel Paige Stories

Buck O’ Neil is just one of the best people America has ever produced. Buck O’ Neil lived a long, fruitful life but most people never knew much about him until Ken Burns’ Baseball documentary came along in 1994 and he emerged as the eloquent soul of the game.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / March 30, 2024

YouTube Gold: Satchel Paige

If he had spent his career in the Majors, Paige would own every record possible for a pitcher. With baseball season underway, it seems like a good time to look at one of the all-time greats: pitcher Satchel Paige.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 24, 2024

Oakland A's Release Promo Schedule with 5 Bobblehead Days

The Oakland A's promotional schedules in recent years have been lacking. There have been bobblehead days here and there, a few fireworks or drone nights, but the giveaways haven't impressed many fans of late.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 16, 2020

MLB elevates Negro Leagues to 'Major League' status

Rob Manfred, MLB announce elevation of Negro Leagues to 'Major League' status

The Negro Leagues that ran from 1920-48 have officially been elevated to "major league" status by Major League Baseball. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the news on Wednesday via the league's communications department.

Negro League legends every baseball fan should know

Five baseball stars whose stats will increase after Negro Leagues' elevation

The greatest African-American baseball players of all time

Best barrier-breaking African-American moments in MLB history

Most significant accomplishments in African-American sports history

American sports leagues that went up against the establishment

The 'Negro League teams' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

Who are the greatest African-American baseball players of all time?

A look at the elite African-American players in Major League Baseball history reads like a who’s who of the upper rungs of Cooperstown. These are pioneering stars not only on the diamond, but also in the advancement of African-American culture in the country.

The biggest barrier-breaking African-American moments in MLB history

Jackie Robinson: A remarkable life

Negro Leaguers every fan should know

It's time for Satchel Paige Day in Major League Baseball