Why Satchel Paige's Hall of Fame induction meant so much

Paige's induction in 1971 changed history

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In 1971, Satchel Paige came to Cooperstown

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If he were alive in 2021, baseball great Satchel Paige would have lots to celebrate

On this day — February 9, 1971, SATCHEL PAIGE, THE GREATEST PITCHER IN BASEBALL HISTORY IS VOTED INTO THE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME

Buck O'Neil, five others elected to baseball Hall of Fame