Satchel Paige was signed to pitch for the St. Louis Browns at age 46. Between innings, Paige lounged in a rocking chair near the dugout.

This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.