Complete Satchel Paige Baseball Card Price Guide: 1947-1967
Discover the most valuable Satchel Paige cards produced by Leaf, Bowman, Topps, & more
1948-49 Leaf Satchel Paige #8
Card Value: A PSA 5 sold for $69,000 at REA in 2025
1947-66 Exhibit Satchel Paige
Card Value: $150-$400
Satchel Paige was one of baseball’s most legendary pitchers and a true icon of the Negro Leagues. Born in 1906 in Mobile, Alabama, Paige became famous for his blazing fastball, pinpoint control, and colorful personality. He spent decades dominating hitters across the Negro Leagues, barnstorming teams, and Latin American leagues, often pitching multiple games in a single day.
In 1948, Paige broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier for pitchers when he debuted with the Cleveland Indians at age 42 (possibly older), becoming the oldest rookie in MLB history. He went on to help the Indians win the 1948 World Series and later pitched for the St. Louis Browns and Kansas City Athletics. Known for his wit and wisdom—along with his unforgettable “rules for staying young”—Satchel Paige left a lasting legacy as one of the greatest pitchers the game has ever seen. There are very few cards featuring Paige, but the ones available are in high demand.
1949 Bowman Satchel Paige #224
Card Value: low grade $2,500 to $4,000, mid grade $5,000-$8,000, high grade $10,000+
1947-66 Exhibit Cleveland Indians Team Card
Card Value: $50-$150
1953 Topps Satchel Paige #220
Card Value: low grade $400 to $1,000, mid grade $1,200-$3,000, high grade $5,000+
1948 Cleveland Indians Picture Pack Satchel Paige
Card Value: low grade $200, mid grade $750+
1949 Cleveland Indians Picture Pack Satchel Paige
Card Value: low grade $200, mid grade $750+
1967 Venezuela Topps Satchel Paige #177
Card Value: A PSA 1 sold for $1,495 on eBay in 2025
Satchel Paige Baseball Card Checklist 1948-1967
1948-49 Leaf #8
1949 Bowman #224
1953 Topps #220
1947-66 Exhibit
1947-66 Exhibit Cleveland Indians Team
1948 Indians Picture Pack
1949 Indians Picture Pack
1967 Venezuela Topps #177