Satchel: The Life and Times of an American Legend by Larry Tye

Satchel: The Life and Times of an American Legend

Larry Tye

416 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

nonfiction biography sports emotional informative slow-paced

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This is the first biography of Satchel Paige, the premier pitcher of the Negro Leagues. This is the definitive biography of a black showman-athlete. The author interviewed more than 200 veteran fellow players of the Negro and Major Leagues.

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funny 25%
sad 25%

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fast 25%

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