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During his years as a baggage-handler, Paige earned his now-famous nickname "Satchel." Most accounts of the "Satchel" nickname origin say Paige earned it because, often carrying many bags at once, his friends told him he looked like a "satchel tree."
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Paige himself stated that as a child, he used a pole-and-rope contraption to allow him to cart four bags at a time, in his "job" as a toting bags at a train station. Another kid had called him a "walking satchel tree".
Thus, his nickname was born.
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What is Satchel Paige's real name?
leroy "satchel" paige
What is Satchel Paige's first name?
Leroy Robert "Satchel" Paige
Who were satchel paige parents?
Satchel Paige's parents were John and Lula Page. Their last name was originally Page but they changed the spelling to Paige in the 1920's.
Is satchel Paige a guy?
Yes Satchel Paige was a guy.
What was Satchel Paige famous for?
rwhat was satchel paige famous for
What was satchel paige's fathers name?
john page
Who were satchel parents?
Satchel Paige's parents were John and Lula Page. Their last name was originally Page but they changed the spelling to Paige in the 1920's.
When was Satchel Paige born?
Satchel Paige was born on July 7, 1906.
How many siblings does Satchel Paige have?
Leroy "Satchel" Paige has 12 siblings.
What were satchel paige's accomplishments?
satchel Paige's accomplishments were pitching and pitching fast.
What is Satchel Paige's birthday?
Satchel Paige was born on July 7, 1906.
Step mother name of satchel paige?
Lyra Belacqua
