The Center for Cartoon Studies Presents Books

Summary: Journey through the segregated South with Satchel Paige, a legendary pitcher whose life blurs the line between fact and fiction. Told through the eyes of a sharecropper, this graphic narrative captures Paige's charisma and impact on baseball. As he travels from game to game, his story unfolds with stark prose and vivid illustrations, revealing a sports hero and showman who defied the era's limitations. What truths lie behind his self-crafted legend, and how did he change the game forever? Discover the man behind the myth in this compelling tale of resilience and reinvention.