The Great Satchel Paige vs. Rookie Joe DiMaggio
by
Rob Skead
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2014
In 1936, the New York Yankees wanted to test a hot prospect named Joe DiMaggio to see if he was ready for the big leagues. They knew just the ballplayer to call—Satchel Paige, the best pitcher anywhere, black or white. For the game, Paige joined a group of amateur African American players, and they...