There's his line for the game - - 12 innings pitched (When's the last time you saw a pitcher go 12?), no earned runs, 7 hits, 9 strikeouts and only 2 walks. Not a bad outing for any pitcher, but this one, Satchel Paige, was at least 46 years old. The thing is, nobody knew how old Satchel Paige really was. Many people were convinced that Paige himself did not know his actual … [Read more...] about Satchel Paige Age 46? Complete Game Shutout August 6, 1952
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Kerri Strug, Despite Ankle Sprain, Wins Gymnastics Gold for U.S. July 23, 1996
By landing a solid vault on a sprained ankle, Kerri Strug enabled the U.S. to win its first gold medal in the Womens Gymnastics team all around competition. Before she even attempted the vault, Kerri Strug knew that the landing was going to hurt like hell. But the pain was only temporary and her heroic accomplishment will be remembered … [Read more...] about Kerri Strug, Despite Ankle Sprain, Wins Gymnastics Gold for U.S. July 23, 1996