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Satchel Paige oldest shutout pitcher....
Satchel Paige oldest shutout pitcher....
Item # 569496
August 07, 1952
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 7, 1952 This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 11: "The Picture in the Major Leagues".
This tells of Cleveland Indians pitcher Satchel Paige becoming the oldest pitcher in major league history to hurl a complete-game shutout by beating the Detroit Tigers 1-0. He was approximately 46 years old.
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
Category: The 20th Century