Stan Musial turns 89 today

[FrankWakefield]

Nice stuff, Jerry.

Amen, Ted. Mr. Musial is a gentleman. He played in the first major league game I attended, in 1963.

Once in a while I dig out Mr. James' first Historical Baseball Abstract, and I read what he wrote about Mr. Musial. It is a true shame that modern players can't attempt to emulate Mr. Musial, on the field, off the field, in their home life, and for us fans at the signing table. Mr. Frick had it right... baseball's perfect knight.

[tedzan]

As a kid in the early 1950's, some in the sports media were critical of Stan "the Man", saying that he wasn't a power hitter. Stan
hit 475 career HR's.

In fact (if I recall correctly) a NY sportswriter persisted with this criticism. The Cardinals were playing a doubleheader. So, Stan
decided to show his latent power that day.
He hit 2 HR's in the 1st game and 3 HR's in the 2nd game. That stunned sportswriter (nor any other) ever again questioned Stan's
hitting power.

Anyhow, this was never Stan's style of hitting and he continued being the great hitter that his teammates knew of him.


Regards, ole buddy.

TED Z

[Potomac Yank]

Got to see you play at the Polo Grounds during the '40's.

You will always be Stan the Man.

[fkw]

1951 Wheaties Test Issue


1952 PC755 Dear Friend


1954 PC755 Dear Cardinal Fan


1957 PC755

[sayhey24]

Display ad for inside of sporting goods store window for Stan the Man -- also a neat wire photo.