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Satchel Paige was an American professional baseball player, born on July 7, 1906, and died on June 8, 1982. He was renowned for his unique pitching skills and long career in Major League Baseball.

Famous Satchel Paige Quotes

“I used to feel so bad before I got to the clubhouse, I didn't know what to do. But when I put that ballsuit on, I don't know where I got the spark to save my life.”

Knows Feels Used Sparks

Author:Satchel Paige

“What's scary in life is not what people know (or don't know), but what they know that ain't so.”

People Knows Life Is Knowledge Scary

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“I don't know how old I am because a goat ate the Bible that had my birth certificate in it. The goat lived to be twenty-seven.”

Knows Sports Know How Birth Twenties Seven Goats Certificates Birth Certificate

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“How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are?”

“When a batter swings and I see his knees move, I can tell just what his weaknesses are then I just put the ball where I know he can't hit it.”

Knows I Can Moving Sports Weakness Balls Knees Swings

Book:Maybe I'll Pitch Forever

Source: Maybe I'll Pitch Forever

“Not to be cheered by praise, not to be grieved by blame, but to know thoroughly one's own virtues or powers are the characteristics of an excellent man.”

Knows Men Sports Virtue Praise Blame Excellent Characteristics Cheer Brilliant Ideas

Author:Satchel Paige

About the Author

Born: July 7, 1906
Died: June 8, 1982
Known for: Baseball player
Quotes: 56

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Maybe I'll Pitch ForeverRelated source material

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