Stan Musial

On this date in 1955 at the All Star Game at Milwaukee's County Stadium, Stan Musial of the National League hits a game winning home run in the bottom of the 12th inning to break a 5-5 deadlock.

"Don't worry, I'll have you home in a minute." -  to Yogi Berra who complained about his feet hurting just before the home run 

Joe Nuxhall

On this date in 1944, 15-year-old Joe Nuxhall becomes the youngest pitcher in major league history when he pitches two-thirds of an inning for the Reds in an 18-0 loss to the Cardinals.

"I was pitching against 7th, 8th and 9th graders, kids 13 and 14 years old. All of a sudden, I look up and there's Stan Musial and the like. It was a very scary situation." 

Stan Musial

On this date in 1958, Stan Musial collects his 3000th career hit.

"I could still hit but I don't know who'd do the running." - when asked at age 52 if he would consider a comeback with the new DH rule

Red Shoendienst

Born on this date, Red Schoendienst.

"The greatest pair of hands I've ever seen." - Stan Musial

Stan Musial

On this date in 1969. Stan Musial is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"I had pretty good success facing Stan by throwing my best pitch and backing up third base." - Carl Erskine

Stan Musial

On this date in 1948, Stan Musial is named the NL MVP.

"When a pitcher is throwing a spitball, don't worry and don't complain, just hit the dry-side like I do."

Stan Musial

On this date in 1943, Stan Musial was named the NL MVP.

"The first principle of contract negotiations is don't remind them what you did in the past. Tell them what you're going to do in the future."   

Stan Musial

On this date in 1963, the Cardinals retire Stan Musial's uniform number 6.

"Once Stan Musial timed your fastball, your infielders were in jeopardy." - Warren Spahn

Stan Musial

On this date in 1955 at the All Star Game in Milwaukee's County Stadium, Stan Musial of the National League hits a game-winning home run in the bottom of the 12th inning to break a 5-5 deadlock.

"Don't worry, I'll have you home in a minute." - to Yogi Berra who complained about his feet hurting just before the home run

Stan Musial

On this date in 1962, Stan Musial becomes the all-time total bases leader raising his total to 5684.

"I throw him four wide ones and try and pick him off first base." - Preacher Roe

Joe Nuxhall

On this date in 1944, 15-year-old Joe Nuxhall becomes the youngest player in major league history when he pitches two-thirds of an inning for the Reds in an 18-0 loss to the Cardinals.

"I was pitching against 7th, 8th and 9th graders, kids 13 and 14 years old. All of a sudden, I look up and there's Stan Musial and the like. It was a very scary situation."

Stan Musial

On this date in 1958, Stan Musial collects his 3000th hit.

"I could still hit but I don't know who'd do the running." - when asked at age 52 if he would consider a comeback with the new DH rule

Joe DiMaggio

On this date in 1999, Joe DiMaggio passed away at age 84.

"There was never a day when I was as good as Joe DiMaggio at his best." - Stan Musial

Yes, hockey is cool!

Stan Musial: 1920 - 2013

 

"Don't worry, I'll have you home in a minute." - to Yogi Berra who complained that his feet were hurting just before the home run

RIP

Stan Musial

On this date in 1948, Stan Musial is named the NL MVP.

"When a pitcher is throwing a spitball, don't worry and don't complain, just hit the dry-side like I do."

Stan Musial

On this date in 1943, Stan Musial is named the NL MVP.

"I had pretty good success facing Stan by throwing my best pitch and backing up third base." - Carl Erskine

Stan Musial

On this date in 1963, the Cardinals retire Stan Musial's uniform number 6.

"The first principle of contract negotiations is don't remind them of what you did in the past. Tell them what you're going to do in the future."

Stan Musial

On this date in 1955 at the All Star Game in Milwaukee's County Stadium, Stan Musial of the National League hits a game-winning home run in the bottom of the 12th inning to break a 5-5 deadlock.

"Don't worry, I'll have you home in a minute." - to Yogi Berra who complained about his feet hurting just before the home run

Stan Musial

On this date in 1958, Stan Musial collects his 3000th career hit with a pinch-double off Cubs pitcher Moe Drabowsky in a 5-3 Cardinals win.

"Once Stan Musial timed your fastball, your infielders were in jeopardy." - Warren Spahn