Ty Cobb once called Stan “The Man” Musial the closest thing to a perfect baseball player. Indeed, few can match Musial’s accomplishments on the field. During his 22 seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, Musial won seven batting titles, three MVP awards, three World Series championships, and went to 24 All Star games (two contests per year were played from 1959 to 1962). No wonder Musial is generally considered the greatest player ever to take the field for the Cardinals, although current first baseman, Albert Pujols, may one day give Musial a run for his money.
Thanks to his longevity, Musial’s career cut across several eras. He played in the same seasons as stars like Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, and Hank Aaron, and his records are every bit as impressive.
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Rep. Davis Introduces Bill to Name New Interstate Bridge as 'Stan Musial ...
Targeted News Service (subscription), June 19thWASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2383) to "designate the new Interstate Route 70 bridge over the Mississippi River connecting St. Louis, Missouri, and southwestern Illinois as the 'Stan Musial Veterans ...Read more
Rare find: Jersey worn by both Musial and Carlton
KSDK, June 18thtakes us inside an important auction coming up this Saturday. The auction is of authentic Cardinals memorabilia including Stan Musial's game used glove from 1963, a Spring Training jersey used by both Hall of Fame players Stan Musial and Steve Carlton...Read more
Springfield's Musial jerseys a fitting honor
Springfield News-Leader, June 15thThe Double-A club will honor the beloved Stan Musial by wearing replica jerseys, with the No. 6 emblazoned on the back of each, during Sunday's homestand opener against the Tulsa Drillers at Hammons Field. Musial died in January at age 92...Read more
Stan Musial's Home Up for Sale
KMOX.com, May 29thST. LOUIS (KMOX) -- He was one of the greatest Cardinals ever and now you can own Stan Musial's home -- if you have $1.8 million. Described as a "traditional mid-Century with European flair", Musial's home in Ladue officially went on the market ...Read more
Take a peek inside Stan Musial's Ladue home
St. Louis Business Journal (blog), May 28thWhile showings of the late Stan Musial's home in Ladue won't start until Wednesday, we thought you'd be interested in a sneak peek. The three-acre, 5,286-square-foot estate is listed for nearly $1.8 million by Joan Schnoebelen and Megan Rowe of Laura ...Read more
Inside the Home of a Legend: Stand Musial's Ladue House on Market
KSDK, May 27thSt. Louis (KSDK)--When Stan Musial died he left a legend in St. Louis. He also left a three-acre Ladue estate behind. It officially hits the market Wednesday. The list price is just shy of $1.8 million. Inside, the 5,248 square foot home there are 4...Read more
The St. Louis Cardinals Should Not Feel Obligated to Honor Stan Musial Any ...
Yahoo! Sports, May 23rdDuring the annual festival known as "Winter Warm Up" in 2013, Cardinal fans received the news that Stan Musial had passed away. Many took the opportunity to go to Busch Stadium and leave flowers, pictures, cards and notes at the foot of his statue...Read more
Baseball icon Stan Musial's St. Louis home for sale with $1.7 million asking ...
Yahoo! Sports (blog), May 21stWhen baseball legend and St. Louis icon Stan Musial died in January at 92 he left behind a legion of fans and a long list of honors, including having the fourth-most hits in MLB history. He also left behind a 5,286-square-foot, three-acre estate in St...Read more
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