Satchel Paige in Bullpen photograph

Date1952 June 24

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Satchel Paige straddling a lounge chair in the St. Louis Browns bullpen. The image cation on the reverse (not shown) reads, "Bullpen Comfort. Satchel Paige, veteran Brownie relief pitcher is seated in easy chair in bullpen during Yankee-Brownie game at Sportsman's Park last night (June 24). The chair was placed in the bullpen for the ageless 'Satch' to relax in, while waiting for those moments of great emergency when he is called upon to pitch." Fans can be seen behind Paige in the stands.

Object numberBL-1995-02368-004

Subject Paige, Satchel, 1906-1982

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 012 Hall of Famers photographic materials

Dimensions8 x 10 in.

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