Satchel Paige was taught the lessons of life by living them... 'Satchmo' or Leroy Robert "Satchel" Paige had an unbelievable way with words that were more than legendary.
If ever a modern high-quality modern motion pitcure about a ballplayer needed to be made it would be about Satchmo, his life story, and his famous lists.
"I never threw an illegal pitch. The trouble is once in a while I toss one that ain't never been seen by this generation." - Satchel Paige
How To Keep Youngby Satchel Paige |
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| # | Keeping Young |
| 1. | Avoid fried meats which angry up the blood. |
| 2. | If you stomach disputes you, lie down and pacify it with cool thoughts. |
| 3. | Keep the juices flowing by jangling around gently as you move. |
| 4. | Go very light on the vices, such as carrying on in society. The social ramble ain't restful. |
| 5. | Avoid running at all times. |
| 6. | Don't look back. Something might be gaining on you. |
| How To Keep Young by Satchel Paige | |

Read quotations from and about Satchel Paige for an even more insight into this man's extraordinary life. See what he said and what other players said about him.
Did you know that Satchel Paige received his nickname — Satchmo — from carrying bags at the railroad station in Mobile, Alabama?
Satchel Paige holds the Major League record for pitching a game at the oldest age - fifty-nine years old (or should we say fifty-nine years young).