RALPH KINER DEBUT APRIL 16, 1946 PITTSBURGH PIRATES

Ralph Kiner makes his debut with the Pirates on April 16, 1946.  He would go on to slug 369 home runs in 10 seasons before injuries derailed him at age 32.  He was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1975.

SATCHEL PAIGE DEBUT GAME JULY 9, 1948 CLEVELAND INDIANS

SATCHEL PAIGE MAKES HIS DEBUT ON JULY 9, 1948 FOR THE CLEVELAND INDIANS AGAINST THE DETROIT TIGERS. HE IS 48 YEARS OLD.