Leroy Robert "Satchel" Paige (July 7, 1906 – June 8, 1982)

On February 9, 1971, pitcher Leroy “Satchel” Paige became the
first Negro League veteran to be nominated for the Baseball
Hall of Fame.

In August of that year, Paige, a pitching legend known for his
fastball, showmanship and the longevity of his playing career,
which spanned five decades, was inducted. Joe DiMaggio (‘’the
Yankee Clipper”) once called Paige “the best and fastest pitcher
I’ve ever faced.” 

Joseph Paul DiMaggio (1914 – 1999)

Janet Jackson at the halftime show of the Super Bowl in 2004.

The infamous “wardrobe malfunction” during the halftime show with Justin Timberlake.  

Janet Damita Jo Jackson will be 59 years young in May.

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) – Oregon, known for its state bird, nut,
and beverage, may soon add a state steak its state symbols smorgasbord.

State Republican Senator Todd Nash (above) is among the
sponsors of a resolution to designate the T-bone as Oregon’s
state steak.

In addition, Oregon’s state tree is the Douglas-fir, state flower
being Oregon Grape, and square dancing as state dance.

Nash is the owner of a small cattle ranch in Enterprise, Oregon.

”WHAT’S AT STAKE?”

       
Broadcast on two television networks and played
before less than a sellout crowd, the game saw
the NFL’s Green Bay Packers defeat the AFL’s
Kansas City Chiefs, 35–10.         

The name “Super Bowl” first appeared in 1969, as
did the use of Roman numerals.

            
TIM MAGUIRE