Guest metrotheme Guests Posted February 18, 2013 Posted February 18, 2013 http://www.examiner.com/article/ed-charles-on-satchel-paige-why-would-you-try-to-bunt-on-a-man-like-thatAt the end of the 1961 season, Satchel Paige was signed by the Portland Beavers of the PCL. Ed Charles was a third baseman for Vancouver. They met during the final home stand in Vancouver. Charles relays his experience when one of his teammates tried to bunt on the then 55-year-old Paige. Video of the interview is included.
MFS62 Old-Timey Member Posted February 18, 2013 Posted February 18, 2013 Thanks.When he was in his prime, the answer to "Why would anybody bunt on Paige?" was "Because you can't get a hit off him, Meat."Later
Edgy MD Site Manager Posted February 18, 2013 Posted February 18, 2013 Donn, Clendenon, though, faced him at 10 years old.
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