Stan Musial

Stan Musial began as a pitcher but became one of the greatest baseball players of all time, winning multiple awards and championships.

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Profession :

Baseball Player

Birthday :

November 21, 1920

Death Date:

January 19, 2013

Age :

92

Stan Musial, also known as “Stan the Man,” was an American professional baseball player who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball. Initially starting as a pitcher, Musial transitioned into an exceptional hitter, contributing to the St. Louis Cardinals’ three World Series championships in the 1940s. With 3,630 hits, 475 home runs, and a career batting average of .331, he became one of the greatest players in baseball history. Musial was a 24-time All-Star, a seven-time batting champion, and a three-time National League Most Valuable Player.

In addition to his impressive baseball career, Musial was an accomplished harmonica player. He performed at Carnegie Hall in 1971 alongside stars like Bob Hope and Bing Crosby and even released an album titled “Stan Musial Sings with the harmonica of Jerry Murad.” Musial’s numerous accolades, both in baseball and music, have solidified his status as an iconic figure in the sport’s history. He was honored with a Presidential Medal of Freedom and a statue outside of Busch Stadium in St. Louis.