Stan Musial

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  • Stan "The Man" Musial is a former Major League first baseman and outfielder who is widely considered to be among the best hitters to have ever played the game. Musial spent his entire 22-season career with the St. Louis Cardinals and is in the top ten all-time for the most career games, at-bats, runs, hits, total bases, doubles, MVP awards, and RBIs.

  • Fast Facts:

    1. Born: November 21, 1920
    2. Birthplace: Donora, Pennsylvania
    3. 24-Time All-Star
    4. 3-Time World Series Champion
    5. 3-Time NL MVP
    6. Career batting average: .331

  • Career

    Born in a small Pennsylvania town to a father who emigrated from Poland and a mother who was the daughter of Czech immigrants, Musial joined the St. Louis Cardinals in 1941, and by 1943 had won his first of three Most Valuable Player Awards. By nearly every measure, Musial proved himself to be possibly the best hitter in the history of baseball. He was the National League Batting Champion seven times, including three years in a row between 1950 and 1952; he led the NL in doubles eight times, in triples five times, and in RBIs twice; and he led the Cardinals to three World Championships. His 3,630 hits is fourth on the all-time career list.

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