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He was known for his indeterminate age, for his exceptional fastballs and for his showboating: he would call in his outfielders -- and sometimes even order his infielders to sit down -- before striking out opposing batters. Paige's confrontation with the great slugger Josh Gibson in the second game of the 1942 Negro World Series, after he intentionally loaded the bases with two out, has become a legendary battle of the titans. (Gibson struck out on three pitches.) http://www.nytimes.com/1994/04/10/books/the-legend-of-satchel-paige.html

 

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5 hours ago, weams said:

 

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Thanks, Mike.

I've read that on many occasions, Satchel Paige ........ just for the challenge ........ would intentionally walk the bases loaded with nobody out, tell his entire infield to sit down and take their gloves off, and then he would proceed to strike out the side.

 

 

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