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Quiz about The Great Satchel Paige
Quiz about The Great Satchel Paige

The Great Satchel Paige Trivia Quiz


A quiz about the life and career of the greatest pitcher in baseball of all-time, Satchel Paige. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by JMoneyDogRock. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
277,334
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
9 / 15
Plays
226
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 74 (11/15), Guest 169 (5/15), Guest 24 (2/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. The name "Satchel" was actually only a nickname for him. What was Paige's real first name? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Finish this quote said by Paige: "If a man can beat you, __________." Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Which team did Paige make his Negro League debut with? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. In 1929, Satchel set the Negro League record for strikeouts in a game. How many? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. In 1932, Paige joined a Negro All-Star team, the Philidelphia Giants. It has been called one of the finest teams of all-time, as the team featured Paige along wit three other Negro League legends. Which of these players was not on that team? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Satchel Paige had played for many, many teams in the Negro Leagues. Which of these teams did 'ol Satch not play for? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. During the years 1939, '40, and '41, Satchel Paige always led his team to a Negro League American League title. Which team was he with? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. In 1948, Satchel Paige finally made it to the Major Leagues, as a 42-year old rookie. With which team did Satch debut? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Satchel Paige had an odd variety of pitches that he threw. Which of these was not one of them? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. In what year what Satchel Paige elected to baseball's Hall of Fame? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Satchel Paige never pitched against Babe Ruth.


Question 12 of 15
12. Satchel Paige never pitched against Joe DiMaggio.


Question 13 of 15
13. How many different teams did Satchel pitch for in the Major Leagues? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. In 1965, Satchel Paige took the mound one last time. Who was the owner of the team 'ol Satch was pitching for? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. In the Spring of 1981, Satchel Paige was made the vice-president of a triple-A team in the American Association. What was the name of the team? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The name "Satchel" was actually only a nickname for him. What was Paige's real first name?

Answer: Leroy

Leroy Robert "Satchel" Paige was his full name (including nickname). A story says that Paige got his nickname as a child, while holding suitcases for businessmen at a train station.
2. Finish this quote said by Paige: "If a man can beat you, __________."

Answer: walk him

Satchel Paige has said many strange and brilliant things over the course of his career. Some of his quotes:
"I never rush myself. See, they can't start the game without me."
"I ain't ever had a job. I just always played baseball."
"Don't eat fried food, it angries up the blood."
"How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are?"
"Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter."
3. Which team did Paige make his Negro League debut with?

Answer: Chattanooga Black Lookouts

It was while playing for the Lookouts, in 1926, that Paige was taught his famous "hesitation pitch" that would make him immortal.
4. In 1929, Satchel set the Negro League record for strikeouts in a game. How many?

Answer: 17

That same year, Paige also set the record (Negro League) for strikeouts in a season with 184. Because of Satchel's incredible ability, Birmingham Black Barons owner R.T. Jackson would rent him out to other teams for a day or two, and the two would profit. Satchel Paige was moved to the Barons in 1927 after starting his career with the Chattanooga Black Lookouts.
5. In 1932, Paige joined a Negro All-Star team, the Philidelphia Giants. It has been called one of the finest teams of all-time, as the team featured Paige along wit three other Negro League legends. Which of these players was not on that team?

Answer: Jackie Robinson

Paige was the star pitcher for the team. His battery mate (catcher) was the great Josh Gibson. Gibson was a legend. He is said to have hit almost 800 home runs in his career. Oscar Charleston was the centerfielder for the Giants. He was also an incredible player, said to have 500 home runs and 500 stolen bases. "The Sporting News" named him to be #67 on the list of the 100 Greatest Baseball Playera. Charleston was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1976. Ted Radcliffe was just as fantastic as the preceeding, with some 4,000 hits and 400 home runs.

His nickname was "Double Duty", as he played both catcher and pitcher. Radcliffe passed away in 2005, at the old age of 103. Sadly, Radcliffe has so far been denied entry to the Hall of Fame. Interestingly, another Negro League All-Star team was assembled, named the Pittsburgh Crawfords.

It also featured Paige, Charleston, and Gibson. Radcliffe was absent from the team, however, another Negro League star was on the team, future Hall of Famer Judy Johnson.
6. Satchel Paige had played for many, many teams in the Negro Leagues. Which of these teams did 'ol Satch not play for?

Answer: Washington Tomahawks

Satchel Paige pitched not only for the Barons, Crawfords, and Clowns, but for over 19 other teams in the Negro Leagues! By the way, the Washington Tomahawks was never a real team.
7. During the years 1939, '40, and '41, Satchel Paige always led his team to a Negro League American League title. Which team was he with?

Answer: Kansas City Monarchs

Not only that, but the next year (1942) ol' Satch led the Monarchs to the new Negro League World Series. They won in a four game sweep over the Homestead Grays, which starred the great Josh Gibson. For those who don't know, Josh Gibson is said to be the greatest Negro League hitter of all-time, if not the greatest. It is said he hit almost 800 home runs in his career (far more than the Major League record) and his career batting average was at least .350.
8. In 1948, Satchel Paige finally made it to the Major Leagues, as a 42-year old rookie. With which team did Satch debut?

Answer: Cleveland Indians

The owner of the Indians at the time was none other than Bill Veeck, the legendary baseball owner who had countless promotional ideas in his career.
He is best known for a time when he owned the St. Louis Browns. Veeck signed Eddie Gaedel, a midget to play for his team. In 1948, Satchel went 6-1 with a 2.48 ERA which led the Indians to a World Series win that year.
9. Satchel Paige had an odd variety of pitches that he threw. Which of these was not one of them?

Answer: Stop Ball

The "Long Tom" pitch was described as "supersonic" as it was thrown by Satch at an amazing speed. The "Little Tom" could not be described in any way other than "un-hittable". The "Bee Ball" was an astounding pitch. Paige himself said he called it the "Bee Ball" as it would "be where I want it to be".
10. In what year what Satchel Paige elected to baseball's Hall of Fame?

Answer: 1971

On that day in 1971, Leroy "Satchel" Paige became the second player from the Negro Leagues elected to the Hall of Fame.
11. Satchel Paige never pitched against Babe Ruth.

Answer: True

It is true, the greatest pitcher never faced the greatest hitter. He stated in the book "Pitchin' Man" that one of his greatest disappointments was that he never faced Ruth. However, Satchel Paige did face some of the premier stars of baseball, such as Bob Feller, Dizzy Dean, Joe DiMaggio, and Ted Williams.
12. Satchel Paige never pitched against Joe DiMaggio.

Answer: False

Paige did in fact face DiMaggio on February 7, 1936. Joe DiMaggio was not yet the superstar he would become, but he was still a great ballplayer. DiMaggio was a minor leaguer, about to be called up to the majors when he faced Paige. DiMaggio ended up going 1-4, which is better than anybody could have hoped for, even himself.

He later described Paige as "The best and fastest pitcher I've ever faced".
13. How many different teams did Satchel pitch for in the Major Leagues?

Answer: 3

The teams were the Cleveland Indians, the St. Louis Browns, and the Kansas City Athletics. The Athletics were formerly playing in Philidelphia, but moved to Kansas City in 1954. They would later move farther West to Oakland in 1967.
The St. Louis Browns would later become the Baltimore Orioles we know today.
14. In 1965, Satchel Paige took the mound one last time. Who was the owner of the team 'ol Satch was pitching for?

Answer: Charles O. Finley

Finley, like Veeck, was well known for his promotional ideas for his team.
This was Satchel Paige's last performance ever, pitching for the Kansas City Athletics. During the game he set a record, becoming the oldest man to pitch in a major league game, for Satchel was 59 years-old. Paige pitched three innings against the Boston Red Sox, allowing one hit and striking out one.
The one hit was a double off the bat of Carl Yastrzemski, the great Red Sox slugger of the 1960s and 1970s.
15. In the Spring of 1981, Satchel Paige was made the vice-president of a triple-A team in the American Association. What was the name of the team?

Answer: Spingfield Redbirds

Apparently Paige was made the vice-president in name only, so he didn't make too many decisions for the team. The Houston Express is actually a minor-league team that was bought by another great pitcher, Nolan Ryan.
Source: Author JMoneyDogRock

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