This is a book about Satchel Paige. A good telling of his life from growing up in Mobile, AL and then his life in baseball. Some of the struggles both for him and the leagues he was playing in. The travel time and side games he was sent to to earn extra money. It had to be a tough life but since he was one of the best, he at least was earning more than most. The traveling to Dominican Republic and Cuba as well in winters to keep earning a paycheck. Also then once the color barrier was broken, how Jackie Robinson was seen by other Negro Leaguers and then his chance at the big leagues. Then his life after the major leagues but not without baseball--still playing on traveling teams. This is certainly a story worth hearing, glad I read this book.
There are 3 WL for it on PBS so I will probably mail it off to let someone else enjoy it.
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