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MLBB was just as segregated as the Negro leagues. Satchel was in his late 40's when he joined the Indians.

Posted by peglegpete (aka peglegpete) May 28 '09, 15:54

5-10 years after all other pitchers usually retire, and he still had over a decade of good ball left in him.

AND to paraphrase from Ken Burn's Baseball series: If there was no segregation, it is quite likely the Cy Young award would be called the Satchel Paige award.

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Well, they weren't as segregated when Gibson was piching. - the wrong element, bad guy May 28, 16:03 4
- i'd still be extremely happy with Satchel in his prime, and I would not need the other 8 players :) -- nm - peglegpete May 28, 16:05 3
  - In that case, it's Randy Johnson in a heartbeat. - Will Hunting May 28, 16:08 2
    - Not if the opposing team is the O's. - the wrong element, bad guy May 28, 16:14 1
      - I know; that was always the oddest thing. -- nm - Will Hunting May 28, 16:14

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MLBB was just as segregated as the Negro leagues. Satchel was in his late 40's when he joined the Indians.

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