jan 1, 1971 - Satchel Paige goes to HOF
Description:
Satchel Paige becomes the first Negro Baseball League player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. This was a very important event because the MLB was beginning to acknowledge the Negro Baseball League and its importance in developing the sport of baseball for everybody.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1971
Now
~ 54 years ago