Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel Paige's former Kansas City home went up in flames early Tuesday morning, according to The Kansas City Star.
Authorities are investigating whether the fire was caused by arson after seeing signs of an accelerant at the scene.
The house sat vacant for years after Paige's death in 1982 at age 72, according to the Star. It does not currently belong to Paige's family.
Neighbors said they called the police occassionally to report squatters.
Paige played for both the Negro League and Major League Baseball, winning the 1948 World Series with the Cleveland Indians.