The Ageless Satchel Paige

Satchel Paige played with grace, skill and vigor over more than 40 years, beginning in 1926 and continuing through the late 1960s. An article that I wrote for AARP reminds us of his astonishing feats at an age — his real one — when most ballplayers are watching from the bleachers, and that today, a quarter century after his passing, he still is an inspiration for every older American.

Why does it matter how old Satchel was? Because that was part of the myth that Satchel himself created to generate buzz among the press and others who were happy to cover all-white Major League Baseball, but barely noticed the Negro Leagues.

Satchel Paige: masterful PR with brilliant talent to back it up.