• 1960 • Baseball Clip • Jackie Robinson & Satchel Paige - Radio Interview

  • Nov 14 2024
  • Length: 3 mins
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1960 • Baseball Clip • Jackie Robinson & Satchel Paige - Radio Interview

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  • In 1960, Jackie Robinson was four years into retirement from his groundbreaking baseball career, having last played for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1956. At this time, Robinson was hosting a syndicated radio program called Jackie Robinson's Radio Shots, produced by RCA. This interview features Robinson speaking with legendary pitcher Satchel Paige, who was 54 years old and had recently pitched his last major league game for the Kansas City Athletics in 1958.

    The conversation between Robinson and Paige covers their shared experiences in the Negro Leagues, including their time together on the 1945 Kansas City Monarchs. They discuss the grueling travel schedule and playing conditions of the Negro Leagues, as well as Paige's famous encounters with Josh Gibson. Paige recounts the story of intentionally walking three batters to face Gibson with the bases loaded, showcasing the friendly rivalry between these Negro League greatsThe interview also touches on lighter topics, such as the origin of Paige's nickname and his unconventional remedy for stomach troubles - goat's milk.

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