Quiz on Satchel Paige's Legacy

Who was Satchel Paige?

• A famous writer

• A famous baseball pitcher

• A famous singer

• A famous teacher

In which leagues did Satchel Paige first become famous?

• The Women’s Baseball Leagues

• The Negro Leagues

• The Little Leagues

• The Football Leagues

What was special about Satchel Paige’s pitching?

• He used a super-light baseball

• He threw the ball slowly on purpose

• He had a very fast and accurate pitch

• He never practiced before games

Why did Satchel Paige have “something to prove”?

• Because he was a brand-new coach

• Because people said he was too old to play

• Because he had never played baseball before

• Because his team had no uniforms

Which word best describes Satchel Paige’s personality?

• Shy

• Lazy

• Determined

• Scared

Which Major League Baseball team did Satchel Paige eventually join?

• The New York Yankees

• The Cleveland Indians

• The Boston Red Sox

• The Chicago Cubs

What barrier did Satchel Paige help break in baseball?

• He made baseball fields smaller

• He allowed fans to sit on the field

• He helped African American players enter Major League Baseball

• He made the games free to watch

How did Satchel Paige feel when people doubted he could still pitch?

• Sad and gave up

• Tired and went home

• Hurt his arm and quit

• Determined to prove them wrong

What lesson can we learn from Satchel Paige’s story?

• Give up when things are hard

• Always take the easiest path

• Believe in yourself and work hard

• It’s better not to try new things

Why is Satchel Paige remembered today?

• He became a famous actor

• He invented a new kind of baseball

• He was a great pitcher and a baseball legend

• He never won a single game