Postcard of Satchel Paige Baseball Hall of Fame plaque

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Object Details

Published by: National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, American, founded 1936
Printed by: Curt Teich & Company, American, 1898 - 1978
Subject of: Satchel Paige, American, 1906 - 1982
Signed by: Satchel Paige, American, 1906 - 1982
Subject of: Cleveland Indians, American, founded 1894

Description: Postcard featuring a photograph of a brass plaque on a yellow background. Handwritten in black ink in the top left corner is the signature "Satchel Paige." The plaque has a depiction of a Paige in a baseball uniform. Under the portrait is the text, "LEROY ROBERT PAIGE / 'SATCHEL'." Beneath that text are, a list of his league and team memberships, as well as a biography. The back of the postcard is unused. Preprinted green text at the top reads: [National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum / Cooperstown, New York / plaque of / Leroy R. Paige / Elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame 1971 / Baseball Hall of Fame Committee on Negro Baseball Leagues] next to that text at the top is stamp box. Below the stamp box additional green text reads: [Post Card]. There is also one piece of tape on the far right edge of the back of the postcard.
Transcription Center Status: Transcribed by digital volunteers

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Paxton and Rachel Baker

1971

Restrictions & Rights: Public domain; Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

Place depicted: Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York, United States, North and Central America

See more items in: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera

National Museum of African American History and Culture

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