Louis Gossett Jr.

Leroy 'Satchel' Paige

Beverly Todd

Lahoma Brown Paige

Cleavon Little

Rabbit Thompson

Ernie Barnes

Josh Gibson

Clifton Davis

Cool Papa Bell

Hal Williams

Carl Roberts

Taylor Lacher

Announcer

John Beradino

Jake Wells

Jim Davis

Mr. Wilkenson

Ossie Davis

Chuffy Russell

Tonea Stewart

Mama Paige

J.R. Horne

Mr. Andrews

Donnie Walker

Sugar Boy Porter

Don Blakely

Bartender

Candy Ann Brown

Ramona

Gloria Gifford

Darlene

Leopoldo Mandeville

Chester

Earle Willoughby

Dizzy Dean

Colia LaFayett

Mrs. Parker

Milton Stafford

Young Satchel

James Unger

Wilson Paige

Lawrence Johnson

Judge

Bobby Angelle

Outfielder

Bubba Phillips

Coach Hardy

Jim B. Smith

White Batter

James Michael Bailey

Mervyn

Brad Kesten

Cullen G. Chambers

Sportswriter (uncredited)