Stan Musial becomes the first grandfather in big league history to hit a home run

Stan Musial becomes the first grandfather in big league history to hit a home run

In the first inning of an 8-0 rout of the Cubs at Sportsman’s Park, Cardinals left fielder Stan Musial becomes the first grandfather in big league history to hit a home run. The 42 year-old new grandpa accomplishes the feat in his first at-bat since the birth of his grandson earlier in the day.

Dick Ellsworth strikes out Cardinals’ left fielder Stan Musial three times in the Cubs’ 5-1 victory at Wrigley Field. It will be the only time ‘Stan the Man’ is whiffed three times in a game during his 22-year career, a span of 3026 contests.
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Dick Ellsworth strikes out Cardinals’ left fielder Stan Musial three times in the Cubs’ 5-1 victory at Wrigley Field. It will be the only time ‘Stan the Man’ is whiffed three times in a game during his 22-year career, a span of 3026 contests.

Dick Ellsworth strikes out Cardinals’ left fielder Stan Musial three times in the Cubs’ 5-1 victory at Wrigley Field. It will be the only time ‘Stan the Man’ is whiffed three times in a game during his 22-year career, a span of 3026 contests.

1963 all star game ticket
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Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants steals the show at the All-Star Game

On July 9, 1963, At Cleveland Stadium, The Indians host their third Mid-Summer Classic in front of a disappointing crowd of 44,160 fans the game does not feature any players from the Tribe. However, the 30th annual All-Star Game is played, Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants steals the show at the All-Star Game….

Stan Musial surpasses Giants’ legend Mel Ott as the National League’s all-time RBI leader

Stan Musial surpasses Giants’ legend Mel Ott as the National League’s all-time RBI leader

At Sportsman’s Park, Stan Musial surpasses Giants’ legend Mel Ott as the National League’s all-time RBI leader. ‘Stan the Man’s’ two-run home run off Don Drysdale in a 5-2 loss to the Dodgers gives the Cardinals’ right fielder 1,862 career runs batted in with the Redbirds.

Stan Musial becomes the oldest man to hit three home runs in a game
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Stan Musial becomes the oldest man to hit three home runs in a game

On July 8, 1962, At the Polo Grounds 41-year-old Stan Musial becomes the oldest man to hit three home runs in a game when he victimizes the New York Mets. The longtime star, who had homered in his last at-bat the previous game, helps the St. Louis Cardinals to a 15-1 win. Musial misses an…

Stan Musial becomes the all time leader in total bases

Stan Musial becomes the all time leader in total bases

  On June 22, 1962, future Hall of Famer Stan “The Man” Musial becomes the major leagues’ all-time leader in total bases. The longtime St. Louis Cardinals’ star hits a home run and collects two singles in a 7-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies… but loses the nightcap, 11 – 3.