On August 6, 1952, the forty-something (46?) Satchel Paige becomes the oldest pitcher in major league history to pitch a complete game or shutout. The St. Louis Browns’ right-hander blanks Virgil ‘Fire’ Trucks and the Detroit Tigers , 1-0, in 12 innings when Bobby Young scores the game’s only run in
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