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:
- Born: November 21, 1920
- Birthplace: Donora, Pennsylvania
- 24-Time All-Star
- 3-Time World Series Champion
- 3-Time NL MVP
- 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.
Stan Musial Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the St. Louis Cardinals
- Baseball-Reference.com: Stan Musial
- Height: 6' 0"
- Weight: 175 Pounds
- Bats: Left
- Throws: Left
- Rookie Year: 1941
Stan Musial Timeline
November 21, 1920: Born
1941: Debuts for the St. Louis Cardinals
1942: Wins World Series title over the New York Yankees
1943: Wins the National League MVP Award
1944: Helps the Cardinals to another World Series victory over the St. Louis Browns
1945: Missed the season to serve in the U.S. Navy during WWII
1946: Wins MVP Award for the second time
1946: Wins third World Series with the Cardinals over the Boston Red Sox
1948: Wins MVP award for third time
1954: Hits 5 home runs in one day during a double header
1963: Retires from baseball after 22 seasons
1969: Inducted into National Baseball Hall of Fame
