I’m reminded of Satchel and, to a lesser degree, these others because of what he did 75 years ago. If any one moment ties a ribbon around a man’s uncommonness, Satchel’s fans can point to ...

So gather ‘round, chillun, I’ve a tale for you about a player who some say outshone Jackie Robinson: Mr. Satchel Paige ... born average, but there ain’t no man got to be common." ...