The atomic number is the number of protons in an atom of an element. In our example, krypton's atomic number is 36. This tells us that an atom of krypton has 36 protons in its nucleus. The interesting thing here is that every atom of krypton contains 36 protons.
exists and is an alternate of . Satchel Paige was born on July 7, 1906 and died on June 8, 1982. Satchel Paige would have been 75 years old at the time of death or 109 years old today. 7 people found this useful.
The Negro Leagues early on. Paige was discovered by Alex Herman, player/manager of the Chattanooga Black Lookouts of the Negro Southern League, and former friend from the slums. Herman wanted to sign Satchel for $50 a month, but that was not about to happen until momma Lula exacted a stipend out of the paycheck.