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By Jessica McElrath, About.com Guide to African-American History since 2000

Satchel Paige

Friday April 10, 2009
U.S. Postal Service Satchel Paige was considered one of the greatest pitchers in the history of the Negro leagues. He could draw a crowd and pitch a no hitter. He was entertaining, talented, and always on the move to the team that offered the most money. Despite his unreliability, he was a highly desirable player and teams were willing to take the chance of his departure just to have him on the team.

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