This card is part of the 2013 Panini Cooperstown 100 card Red Crystal Collection parallel set. Each card is individually serial numbered to only 399 and were inserted randomly into packs of 2013 Panini Cooperstown Baseball. Each card is a parallel of the regular cards in the set, but with a gold holofoil finish.
- From the 2013 Panini Cooperstown Red Crystal Collection 100 Card parrallel set
- Individually serial numbered to 399 made
- Randomly inserted into packs of 2013 Panini Cooperstown
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.
This card is part of the 2013 Panini Cooperstown 100 card Red Crystal Collection parallel set. Each card is individually serial numbered to only 399 and were inserted randomly into packs of 2013 Panini Cooperstown Baseball. Each card is a parallel of the regular cards in the set, but with a gold holofoil finish.
- From the 2013 Panini Cooperstown Red Crystal Collection 100 Card parrallel set
- Individually serial numbered to 399 made
- Randomly inserted into packs of 2013 Panini Cooperstown
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.
