We have lost the most beloved member of the Cardinals family,” said William DeWitt Jr., Chairman of the St. Louis Cardinals.
The St. Louis Cardinals announced that Hall-of-Famer Stan "The Man" Musial passed away today at the age of 92.
Stan Musial in 1951, long after a shoulder injury had ended his career as a pitcher and made him a full-time outfielder and first baseman. Musial's batting stance was likened to a corkscrew or, as the White Sox pitcher and Dodgers coach Ted Lyons once
Stan Musial in 1951, long after a shoulder injury had ended his career as a pitcher and made him a full-time outfielder and first baseman. Musial's batting stance was likened to a corkscrew or, as the White Sox pitcher and Dodgers coach Ted Lyons once
In 1967, Musial served as Cardinals GM. They won the World Series that year. Two years later, Musial was inducted into the Hall of Fame. A couple of years ago, George Vecsey released Stan Musial: An American Life.
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