The man who pitched until he was 59—and made baseball question everything it thought it knew about aging.
Celebrate the life of baseball’s most enduring legend; Satchel Paige was the single most important player in the old Negro Baseball Leagues
Acting
Billy Dee Williams' narration is velvet and gravel.
Editing
Archival footage that hits like a fastball to the ribs.
Writing
Quotes so good you'll pause to write them down.
Director
Craig Davidson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Satchel's 'Rules for Staying Young' included 'Avoid fried meats which angry up the blood' and 'Keep the juices flowing by jangling around gently as you move.'
Paige's 1948 World Series appearance at 42 made him the first Black pitcher in AL/NL history—and the oldest rookie ever.
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