Bismarck man looks to commemorate baseball player Satchel Paige with bronze statue
I am not a baseball historian,” said Michael Schwartz. “I’m not even a big baseball fan. But I think I think this project is ...
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First Black pitcher to play in the American League, one of the greatest pitchers of all time from Alabama
Leroy "Satchel" Paige is the first Black pitcher to play in the American League and is known for being one of the greatest pitchers of all time.
Black History Month fact of the day
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - It’s day nine of Black History Month. Here’s your Black history fact of the day. Feb. 9, 1971 the ...
Bud Fowler: The true pioneer of Black baseball
While Jackie Robinson is often celebrated as the first Black player in Major League Baseball, history tells a different story.
History Today: How the first Boeing 747 soared in the skies
On February 9, 1969, the Boeing 747, the world’s first wide-body jet, took its maiden flight, revolutionising air travel.
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A Tribute to a Trailblazer
He had eyes that had seen the rolling cornfields where Tointon Family Stadium now resides, eyes that had once stared into ...
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Aging athletes endure, thanks to hard work and plenty of help
Aging athletes such as LeBron James, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lindsey Vonn are similar to racing cars: maintained by tinkering ...
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Black History Month: Satchel Paige
In honor of Black History Month, MLB Network remembers the Hall of Fame career of Satchel Paige with the help of his daughter ...
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Last two statues arrive for Mobile’s Hall of Fame Walk, but project slightly delayed
They depict former NFL star Robert Brazile, along with baseball legends Satchel Paige, Billy Williams and the greatest of them all – Hank Aaron. The project is taking place at same time the city ...