I'd been wanting to read something on Satchel Paige for years so I was excited when I heard the author interviewed on Fresh Air. I loved reading about Paige's pitching accomplishments and exploits. However, Paige's story is laced with tragedy as Jim Crow kept him out of the Major Leagues until his 40's. Furthermore, in spite of his tremendous talent, he never achieved financial security and this kept him pitching on the road into his 60's.