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Leroy "Satchel" PaigeBorn: July 7, 1906 Died: June 8, 1982
A right-handed pitcher and legendary storyteller, Leroy "Satchel" Paige was one of the greatest baseball players of all-time. -
ESPN's Stuart Scott Before He Hit the Big TimeMajor league baseball players can wear jewelry, but not high schoolers. In the '90s, a top pitcher in Florida was thrown out of the state tournament for wearing a necklace. So Stu and Marc made a tongue-in-cheek PSA to explain the dangers.
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Bats - wood or aluminumAs a 45 yr old guy trying to compete with kids 20 years my junior, I thought the decision that my league made (Lehigh Valley Men's Senior Baseball League) to switch to wood bats would quickly end my baseball career. I thought that I needed all the help I...
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Picture of the Day and B'days for August 1360 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?
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for August 4Presumptive Democratic nominee Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) turns 47 today. Opponent John McCain turns 72 on August 29. Our picture of the day- Sandstorm!
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Remember SatchelToday 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.
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Who's The Greatest Ever?If you're looking for inspiration to get off the couch – look no further. GrowingBolder.com has the world's greatest collection of interviews with amazing Masters Athletes. But who is the best over-40 athlete of all time?
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He Talks. They Listen.20 years after a remarkable pitching career, Frank Viola has taken his skill and turned it into inspiration for young baseball players who wish to follow his footsteps.