The original article, written may, 1958, by postdispatch sports editor bob broeg. Louis cardinal great stan musial s death spread, rocco palmo tweeted. Through it all, stan the man remained stan the menscha yiddish word for a human being, someone of high integrity, a major compliment where i come from. Louis post dispatch, his death is a loss for civility, sportsmanship and character. Remembering stan the man musial through books kirkwood. Broeg, bob and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Celebrate the 90th birthday of stan the man musial with the postdispatchs new book.
George vecseys exhaustively researched book, stan musial. Louis postdispatch reporter wrote that kids with programs chased after him, yelling, one more. Working on this project gives me a greater appreciation not only for the athleticism and decency of ken boyer, but that of his teammates like stan musial, red schoendienst, and others from the fifties and sixties eras of cardinal baseball. Newspaper article st louis postdispatch mo stan the man inc. Up until a month before he died in january 20, cardinals hall of famer stan musial regularly would show up at the offices of stan the man inc.
This copy of stan musial baseballs perfect knight has a personally signed holographic sticker by the man himself. Louis and not much of a sports fan, knew who stan the man musial was and what he represented. Louis postdispatch honors stan musial hardballtalk. Stan musial, stan the man, who was the national leagues preeminent player in the decade after world war ii and whose 22 seasons playing the outfield and first base for the st. As the man goes to his reward, a memorable dolan quote. Louis postdispatch books and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He was selected to 24 allstar games and is the franchises career leader in virtually every batting category.
Stan musials medal of freedom no kid growing up a cardinals fan didnt memorize his stats. Louis received the official name of stan musial veterans memorial bridge stan musial is frequently referenced in john grishams novel a painted house, whose plot takes place on an arkansas farm in 1952. Louis cardinals listed stan musial on the roster as a pitcher. Stan the man musial and life stories of everyday legends.
Louis cardinals legend stan musial remembered during. Although he also played the outfield on days he was not on the mound and had finished among the top 10 hitters in the florida state league with his. There is one man that gets that respect, and thats stan musial. Neighbor news remembering stan the man musial through books. Stan musial baseballs perfect knight tells the story of stans childhood, and his quick rise to baseball history in st. Louis cardinal baseball hall of famer stan musial tips his hat to the crowd before he throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the start of 2006 world series in st louis. Rather than boosting musials postcareer popularity, this sort of attitude, no. This week was a sad one for research and writing with the passing of stan musial last saturday at the age of 92. A slumping stan the man agrees to a pay cut from the. Cardinal nation and many others mourn his passing on sunday.
I knew of stan the man because my father loved him as a baseball player. Featuring archival photos, memorial tributes and special fan memories, this book will be a treasured keepsake to commemorate one of americas last great sports heroes. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Stan musial historic missourians the state historical. Nicknamed stan the man, musial was a record 24time allstar selection tied with willie mays, and is widely considered to be one of the greatest hitters. It was also during the 1946 season that musial acquired his nickname of stan the man. Jan 19, 2018 a baseball signed by the legendary stan the man musial.
Relive the story of stan the man musial, from his childhood and quick rise to baseball history in st. He spent 22 seasons in major league baseball mlb playing for the st. November 21, 1920 january 19, 20, nicknamed stan the man, was an american baseball outfielder and first baseman. Our family was eating dinner at biggies on watson road. Maybe that explains why fans voted for pete rose over stan musial. Stanley frank musial nicknamed stan the man, was an american baseball outfielder and first. Those of you into baseball know that there was a very special ballplayer from st. Share your condolences, send flowers, find funeral home information. Louis stan musial was remembered during a funeral and memorial outside busch stadium on saturday as a hall of famer and a st. Stan musial was the greatest player in cardinals history and one of the best in the history of the game. Derrick goold born july 21, 1975 in elgin, illinois is an american author and awardwinning sportswriter best known for his work for the st.
Jan 19, 20 it was also during the 1946 season that musial acquired his nickname of stan the man. After completing his military service during the war, musial returned to baseball in 1946. Stan musials medal of freedom goodbye to a legendstan the man musial. Autobiography written by stan musial as told to bob broeg of the st loui. Stan musial was the greatest player in cardinals history and one. Louis cardinal great stan musials death spread, rocco palmo tweeted.
The problem with remembering stan musial as baseballs. A halfhour later, musial drove away from the ballpark. Louis post dispatch will document each cardinals home stand and all the history made throughout the. The problem with remembering stan musial as baseballs perfect knight. Stan musial was a professional baseball player who played with the st.
Louis cardinal to have his official jersey number retired and is often. Louis postdispatch, for example, reported that the team had added musial to the. Loaded with archival photos, this book is sure to win a coveted place on your bookshelf. The hardcover of the stan musial baseballs perfect knight by st. Louis cardinal and one of the greatest players to play baseball. A baseball signed by the legendary stan the man musial. An estate sale with everyday items belonging to stan and lillian musial at. Rather than boosting musial s post career popularity, this sort of attitude, no matter how well intentioned, effectively. Quotes from stan musial i consciously memorized the speed at which every pitcher in the league threw his fastball, curve, and slider. Thanks for all you gave to the baseball, especially the cardinals.
An american life, winningly captures the essence of this son of the. Stan musial today took his first cut in the pocketbook as he signed for 1960. Jan 20, 20 i dont want to be called that, he told the st. Louis postdispatch sportswriter bob broeg heard dodger fans chanting whenever musial came to bat, but could not understand the words. Louis cardinals, from 1941 to 1944 and 1946 to 1963. Prompted to share their stan musial stories, postdispatch readers delivered.
Louis post dispatch with the post dispatch advertisement on. The life and times of stan musial, author wayne stewart tells the story of a young. The following is a selected list of books, articles, and manuscripts about stan musial in the. During the june 23 game against the dodgers at ebbets field, st. Louis cards outfielder and national league batting champion, gets a taste of the dinner to come from his pretty wife, lillian, at their home in donora, penn. Autobiography written by stan musial as told to bob broeg of the st louis postdispatch in 1965. Jan 22, 20 in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to covenant house missouri at 2727 north kingshighway boulevard in st. There is also a liberal dose of statistics taken straight from box scores anyone can find, but very little. An american life, winningly captures the essence of this son of the depression. Goold has been honored for feature writing and investigative reporting for his work covering baseball, hockey and college athletics. Louis postdispatch will document each cardinals home stand and all the history made throughout the inaugural 2006 season at the new busch stadium. Louis post dispatch has probably the best local baseball coverage of any newspaper in the country. Louis postdispatch george vecseys exhaustively researched book, stan musial. In july 20, the new interstate 70 bridge over the mississippi river between illinois and missouri at st.
Louis post dispatch sportswriter bob broeg heard dodger fans chanting whenever musial came to bat, but could not understand the words. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to covenant house missouri at 2727 north kingshighway boulevard in st. President barack obama awarded stan musial the presidential medal of freedom, the united states highest civilian honor, for his lifetime of achievement and service. National bestseller veteran sports journalist george vecsey finally gives this twentytime allstar and st. This is how the postdispatch reported the story on jan. Nicknamed stan the man because of the way he dominated the game, musial was an outfielder, a first baseman, and a powerful hitter. Louis post dispatch george vecseys exhaustively researched book, stan musial. Stan musial historic missourians the state historical society of. As the man goes to his reward, a memorable dolan quote on receiving the red hat. He is a member of baseballs allcentury team, the polish national hall of fame, the pennsylvania hall of fame and sports halls of fame in missouri and st.
Widely considered to be one of the greatest and most consistent. Jan 24, 20 the problem with remembering stan musial as baseballs perfect knight. Stan the man played his entire 22year career as an outfielder and first baseman for the cardinals. Louis post dispatch, for example, reported that the team had added musial to the roster, summarizing his seasons statistics, but giving considerably more attention in the article to first baseman ray sanders, who had finished second in the american association in rbis and among the leaders in batting average and home runs. An american life,winningly captures the essence of this son of the depression. Prompted to share their stan musial stories, post dispatch readers delivered. Louis postdispatch newspapers so he could give us the abridged version. This is a special book night gift edition provided by the st. Jan 23, 20 this post was contributed by a community member.
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