Louis, cardinals, wipes away a tear at dedication of a statue of him at the plate in st. Stan musial was a professional baseball player who played with the st. Stan musial, one of the greatest baseball players in history, has been immortalized with a statue in front of busch stadium. An american life, winningly captures the essence of this son of the depression. Stan musial collectors lotsigned encapsulated psa receipt1947 mlb book. Stan the man musial donora historical society and smog museum. A statue of stan musial was placed outside of busch memorial stadium on august. Donora, birthplace of the griffeys and stan musial, is a.
Stan the man played his entire 22year career as an outfielder and first baseman for the cardinals. Stan musial born 1920, one of baseballs greatest hitters, enjoyed an extraordinary career with the st. Apr 01, 2016 donora is a decaying town, yet another western pennsylvania borough hit by hard times. Stan musials final regularissue baseball card was part of the 1963 topps set. James giglios recently released book on stan the man musial is a winner in my opinion. Louis cardinals, won seven national league nl batting championships and established himself as one of the games greatest hitters. In a 1963 ceremony before musials final game, frick said of musial, here stands baseballs perfect warrior. Stanley frank musial nicknamed stan the man, was an american baseball outfielder and first. When he retired in 1963, musial held 17 major league, 29 national league and nine allstar game records. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Top 20 quotes of stan musial famous quotes and sayings. The entire cardinals organization extends its sincere condolences to stan s family, including his children richard, gerry, janet and jean, as well as his eleven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Musial was elected to the baseball hall of fame in 1969 stan musial is a baseball icon. He himself was about 7 when he discovered the greatness of musial, who terrorized his brooklyn dodgers but also earned adoration, as well as the moniker stan the man, from the brooklyn fans. But its also the birthplace of the griffeys and stan musial, and thats something that keeps. His is the story, trite but astounding, of the poor, proud boy who goes to the great. Donora is a decaying town, yet another western pennsylvania borough hit by hard times. Oct 19, 2017 history, now reaching more than 98 million homes, is the leading destination for awardwinning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive, and. How could a firstballot hall of famer, widely considered one of the greatest hitters in baseball history, still rank as the most underrated athlete of all time. Stan musial, epitome of good hitting and good sportsmanship. In these pages stan tells of the tough early days of the minor leagues, when he was supporting a wife and baby and working winters in his home town, donora, pennsylvania. Exceeded rookie limits during 1942 season full name. Louis cardinals games at the base of the stan musial statue outside. His story begged to be told, just as that of john adams was welcome after a glut of.
Up for bids is a vintage marathon ward sporting goods professional model stan musial piece of past time history. Unfollow hartland statue musial to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Stan the man musial, one of major league baseballs most prolific hitters and a model of good sportsmanship during his hall of fame career with the st. Musial was a phenomenal schoolboy athlete in both baseball and. The hartland name is synonymous with sports figurines, and for good reason. On sunday, stan the man was the main topic at the cardinals annual fan festival. Musial was the first person in team history to have his number retired. It is a fair biography, and a reasonably interesting read, but there is no poetry to musials bland excellence, no drama in his struggles, no broad strokes of heroism in his consistent grace. April 10, 2006 stan musial center unveils his statue in front of the new busch stadium during a dedication of the new facility in st. Get the best deals on stan musial vintage sports memorabilia when you. In april 2019, as part of a cal u of pa english honors class titled digital storytelling that was also sponsored by the heinz history center in pittsburgh, three students amanda considine, maria dovshek and destiny ortiz created this video about stan the man musial. Stan musial vintage sports memorabilia for sale ebay. The entire cardinals organization extends its sincere condolences to stans family, including his children richard, gerry, janet and jean, as well as his eleven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. The following is an archived discussion of a featured article nomination.
The right pinky is stamped professional made stan musial floating heal. Across the wrist adjustable wrist strap is604236 all the laces are intact on this glove. An american life and millions of other books are available for. Louis ap stan musial, one of baseballs greatest hitters and a hall of famer with the st. Stanley frank musial november 21, 1920 january 19, 20 born stanislaw franciszek musial put together one of the most consistent hitting careers of any major league player in history highlighted by the fact that he posted the exact same number of hits both home and away 1815, had 252 home runs at home and 223 away and scored 999 runs at home and 950 away. The following is a selected list of books, articles, and manuscripts about stan. Stan the man musial donora historical society and smog. Louis cardinals games at the base of the stan musial statue outside of busch stadium. At the dedication, frick told the crowd, fortunately, behind the bronze and the stone is a man of heart and great integrity.
Broeg mentioned this story in his postdispatch column, and musial was thereafter known as. An american life and millions of other books are available for instant access. Ever since it was unveiled in august 1968, musial disliked it because it was too bulky. Louis baseball was underscored with the unveiling of an enormous statue memorializing him as the quintessential cardinal. Subsequent comments should be made on the articles talk page or in wikipedia talk. Nicknamed stan the man because of the way he dominated the game, musial was an outfielder, a first baseman, and a powerful hitter. Subsequent comments should be made on the articles talk. Donora and the surrounding communities used to be a fairly thriving multiethnic area comprised of. Albert pujols continues etching himself in the mlb history books, with another hall of fame worthy accomplishment this time, passing stan musial in career rbis. Fans gather at musial statue pittsburgh postgazette. Musial certainly understood the honor of having his statue erected before his plaque went up on the wall in cooperstown.
The problem with remembering stan musial as baseballs perfect knight. Stan musial historic missourians the state historical. Anyone can write a book quoting stats and on the field accomplishments, but giglio goes back to the style that i most appreciate in a biography. I knew someday i would read a book about him and that day came recently. Watchlist purchase history selling saved searches saved sellers messages. Stan musial played in his final majorleague game on september 29, 1963, ending a 22year career that saw him retire as the national leagues career hits leader. An american life is as flat as a baseball card, and not nearly as colorful. The entire cardinals organization extends its sincere condolences to stans family, including his children richard, gerry, janet and jean, as well as his eleven. This glaring omissionlater rectified by a panel of expertsraised an important question. Even though musial possessed one of baseballs most unorthodox batting. Shop for stan musial art from the worlds greatest living artists. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
Musials statue is inscribed with a quote attributed to former baseball commissioner. Choose your favorite stan musial designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. Its the statue of stan the man, of course, the undisputed best player in the. So this book is more than just a result of three years of research and writing.
He was selected to 24 allstar games and is the franchises career leader in virtually every batting category. Those words were inscribed on the base of the musial statue. Stan musial was born on sunday, november 21, 1920, in donora, pennsylvania. Aug 04, 2018 stan musial, the former great of the st. Facing the new york giants on may 2, 1954, he hit five home runs in a doubleheader to set a record later tied by nate colbert.
I later bought this same book and mailed it to my godson who plays highschool baseball at present. Quotes from stan musial i consciously memorized the speed at which every pitcher in the league threw his fastball, curve, and slider. April 10, 2006 stan musial center unveils his statue in front of the. Musial was 20 years old when he broke into the big leagues on september 17, 1941, with the st. When baseball fans voted on the top twentyfive players of the twentieth century in 1999, stan musial didnt make the cut. Stan the man, stashu, stash or the donora greyhound. Stan musial was the greatest player in cardinals history and one of the best players in the history of baseball. I felt he was the most gracious and humble elite athlete that has ever played on a professional american sports team. On the field and off, musial has been an exemplar in baseball history.
The statue is just about the only lingering controversy in the generally tranquil public life of stan musial. Jan 19, 20 stan musial was the greatest player in cardinals history and one of the best players in the history of baseball. Stan musial was one of the friendliest and most accessible superstars of his era. Vin scully about twentyfive miles south and a bit east of pittsburgh, roughly along the monongahela river western pennsylvanians call it the mon and the mon valley, lies the town of donora.
Louis cardinals legend stan musial in the mlb history books, with another hall of fame worthy accomplishment. Louis cardinals for more than two decades, died saturday. Stan musial was the greatest player in cardinals history and one of the best in the history of the game. Stan musial society for american baseball research. Stan musial, american professional baseball player who, in his 22year playing career with the st. Broeg, bob and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The problem with remembering stan musial as baseballs perfect. Despite nearfreezing temperatures, dozens of fans at a time congregated around musials statue, often blocking a lane of traffic to get the perfect photo. The first series, designated as the 900 series, was originally produced in 1958 using moldinjected acetate plastic resin. Stan musial passed away on january 19, 20 at the age of 92 in saint louis, missouri. The book was, stan the man, the life and times of stan musial, and i loved it. Definitive guide to hartland figurines the cardboard connection.
Jan 24, 20 the problem with remembering stan musial as baseballs perfect knight. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. View stan musials page at the baseball hall of fame plaque, photos, videos. Stan musial historic missourians the state historical society of. Founded in 1941 and originally based out of wisconsin, hartland was the first company to manufacture licensed sports figures. All stan musial artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. Midway through the book, for example, he dedicates a short chapter to. May 06, 2011 he himself was about 7 when he discovered the greatness of musial, who terrorized his brooklyn dodgers but also earned adoration, as well as the moniker stan the man, from the brooklyn fans. This monument to redbird sainthood is remarkable for a number of reasons, not least of which is the fact that musial was honored in this distinctive way at such a young age. In fact, long after his playing career, when the hobby blossomed from a niche field into a nationwide industry, musial helped create stan the man, inc. The problem with remembering stan musial as baseballs. Its the statue of stan the man, of course, the undisputed best player in the history of the national leagues most decorated franchise. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
Click on their youtube video titled stan the man musial to view. Despite nearfreezing temperatures, dozens of fans at a time congregated around musial s statue, often blocking a lane of traffic to get the perfect photo. Autobiography written by stan musial as told to bob broeg of the st louis postdispatch in 1965. Jun 30, 2010 april 10, 2006 stan musial center unveils his statue in front of the new busch stadium during a dedication of the new facility in st. Called stan the man because of his intimidating presence at the plate, musial won seven batting championships and three most valuable player awards. Jan 19, 20 musial was elected to the baseball hall of fame in 1969 stan musial is a baseball icon. From keith hernandezs boyhood memories of musial leaving tickets for him when the cardinals were in san francisco to the littleknown story of musials. Get the best deals on stan musial original vintage photos when. George vecseys exhaustively researched book, stan musial. The entire cardinals organization extends its sincere condolences to stans family, including his children richard, gerry, janet and jean, as well. In august of 1968, stan musials status as an iconic figure of st.