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Today would have been Satchel Paige's 102nd birthday. Paige may have been the greatest pitcher in baseball history but what we like most about him is that he defined Growing Bolder long before anyone really knew what it was.

Chet Hoff lived longer than any former professional athlete in history. But he was unknown until his 100th birthday in 1991 when a TV appearance and a photo taken in a Yankee uniform gained him worldwide attention.

60 years ago today, 42-year-old rookie Satchel Paige threw his first complete game in the major leagues. Plus, Fidel turns 82 and the original Village People?

Baseball great Monte Irvin was initially tapped to be the first black player to break the color barrier.

Charley Pride was in no short supply of talent. He's a country music legend who dreamed of being in the Major League Baseball hall of fame. But it wasn't his lack of talent that stopped him - it was the color of his skin.

If you ever think opportunity has passed you by, take a moment and look at this list. Here's proof the best is still ahead.