In 1936, a young Joe DiMaggio’s skills were to be tested  before being accepted on a major-league team.  The greatest pitcher in the 1930s was Satchel Paige, who was only allowed to play in the Negro leagues.  An exhibition game was scheduled.  Paige’s skills as a pitcher and batter kept the game close, even though his team was much more inexperienced than the opposing team of major-league stars.  Suspense builds as Satchel Paige throws his amazing “bat dodger”, “wobbly ball”, and his whipsey dipsey do”.  Joe DiMaggio was up to bat four times before her was able to make it to first base.  Both players proved they had what it takes to be placed among the best.  Floyd Cooper’s amazing artwork in muted tones is a good match for this retelling of a day in baseball history.  The illustrations are action packed and full of emotion.  Great book as a spring-board for discussions on the sport, about segregation, or during Black History month.