![]() ![]() Musial was the dominant topic at the Cardinals’ annual fan festival yesterday. All of Major League Baseball mourns his passing, and we extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, admirers and all the fans of the Cardinals.” “As remarkable as ‘Stan the Man’ was on the field, he was a true gentleman in life. Though his lasting fame stemmed from his hitting, Musial initially was a standout as a pitcher. He was a gifted tumbler, and according to biographer Joseph Stanton, his early training helped make him more agile as both a fielder and base-runner. ![]() ![]() A recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011, Stan’s life embodies baseball’s unparalleled history and why this game is the national pastime. 11 hours ago &0183 &32 Navys new warship USS Cooperstown salutes Baseball Hall of Fames veterans. Musials first sport was gymnastics, not baseball. Louis Cardinals franchise for generations, and he served his country during World War II. He was the heart and soul of the historic St. That’s all I can say.”īaseball commissioner Bud Selig, a longtime admirer of Musial, even though Musial often beat Selig’s favorite team at the time, the Milwaukee Braves, said in a statement, “Major League Baseball has lost one of its true legends in Stan Musial, a Hall of Famer in every sense and a man who led a great American life. In addition, Al Barlick is the lone Baseball Hall of Famer to serve in the Coast Guard. ![]() “He did so many different things for so many different people. Among the Hall of Famers to serve during World War II were Yogi Berra, Joe DiMaggio, Bob Feller, Hank Greenberg, Stan Musial, Buck O’Neil, Jackie Robinson and Williams. ![]()
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