List No. 124
SATCHEL’S RULES FOR THE GOOD LIFE
Satchel Paige
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Satchel Paige was one of the most accomplished and recognised pitchers in Negro League baseball, playing professionally from 20 years of age; he then debuted in the major leagues 22 years later, becoming the oldest person ever to do so. His crowning glory came in 1971, when he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Throughout his career, in an effort to pass on his wisdom to as many people as possible, he handed out business cards on which this list of advice was printed on the reverse.
SATCHEL’S RULES FOR THE GOOD LIFE
- Avoid fried foods cause they angers up the blood.
- If your stomach disputes you, lay down and pacify it with cool thoughts.
- Keep the juices flowin’ by janglin’ ‘round gently as you move.
- Go very light on vices such as carryin’ on in society. The social ramble just ain’t restful.
- Avoid runnin’ at all times.
- Don’t ever look back. Somethin’ might be gainin’.
