Leroy 'Satchel' Paige

Lahoma Brown Paige

Rabbit Thompson

Josh Gibson

Cool Papa Bell

Carl Roberts

Announcer

Jake Wells

Mr. Wilkenson

Chuffy Russell

Mama Paige

Mr. Andrews

Sugar Boy Porter

Bartender

Ramona

Darlene

Chester

Dizzy Dean

Mrs. Parker

Young Satchel

Wilson Paige

Judge

Outfielder

Coach Hardy

White Batter

Mervyn

Sportswriter (uncredited)