As a very young child I saw Satchel Paige playing with the KC Monarchs. They were barn-storming, playing semi-pro teams across the mid-west. That was just before he was called up to the majors. He last pitched in the majors in the late 60’s when the owner of the KC A’s, Charlie Findley, heard that Satchel needed to make a last appearance in the majors to qualify for a pension. He was rumored to be in his 60’s but had good stuff.
His autobiography is entitled, “Maybe I’ll Pitch Forever.”