Satchel Paige was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1971 as one of the greatest players of his generation. This unique collectible is a finely crafted replica of Paige's original plaque that hangs in Hall of Fame Gallery in Cooperstown. Each is laser etched in durable acrylic with a black finish wood base and engraved plate with year of Induction.
- Laser etched clear acrylic replica Hall of Fame plaque
- Includes wooden base and nameplate with year of Induction
- Measurements:
- Base: 6 ¾ x 2 ¾
- Acrylic: 4 ¼ x 5 ½
- Overall: 6 ¾ wide x 2 ¾ deep x 7 tall
- Made in the USA
- Baseball Hall of Fame Exclusive Item
Player Biography
Leroy “Satchel” Paige was one of the most entertaining pitchers in baseball history. A tall, lanky fireballer, he was arguably the hardest thrower in the Negro leagues, as well as one of its greatest gate attractions. James “Cool Papa” Bell once declared, “He made his living by throwing the ball to a spot over the plate the size of a matchbook.” In the 1930s, Paige barnstormed around the continent, baffling hitters with creatively named pitches like the “Bat Dodger” and “Hesitation Pitch.” In 1948, on his 42nd birthday, Paige’s contract was sold to the Cleveland Indians, making him the oldest player to debut in the major leagues.
Satchel Paige was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1971 as one of the greatest players of his generation. This unique collectible is a finely crafted replica of Paige's original plaque that hangs in Hall of Fame Gallery in Cooperstown. Each is laser etched in durable acrylic with a black finish wood base and engraved plate with year of Induction.
- Laser etched clear acrylic replica Hall of Fame plaque
- Includes wooden base and nameplate with year of Induction
- Measurements:
- Base: 6 ¾ x 2 ¾
- Acrylic: 4 ¼ x 5 ½
- Overall: 6 ¾ wide x 2 ¾ deep x 7 tall
- Made in the USA
- Baseball Hall of Fame Exclusive Item
Player Biography
Leroy “Satchel” Paige was one of the most entertaining pitchers in baseball history. A tall, lanky fireballer, he was arguably the hardest thrower in the Negro leagues, as well as one of its greatest gate attractions. James “Cool Papa” Bell once declared, “He made his living by throwing the ball to a spot over the plate the size of a matchbook.” In the 1930s, Paige barnstormed around the continent, baffling hitters with creatively named pitches like the “Bat Dodger” and “Hesitation Pitch.” In 1948, on his 42nd birthday, Paige’s contract was sold to the Cleveland Indians, making him the oldest player to debut in the major leagues.
