After a remarkable four-year period (1938 to 1941) in the Minor Leagues (that included pitching), he was promoted the the Major Leagues at the age of twenty on September 17th, 1941. In spite of his father's objections, Stan pursued a career in baseball and signed as an amateur free agent with the Cardinals. Born Stanley Frank Musial in Donora, Pennsylvania (not far from Pittsburgh), his father was a zinc miner, Stan was an exceptional athlete during his high school years as he participated in basketball and baseball. One of the most prolific players in baseball history, he captured a remarkable seven batting titles, while earning three Most Valuable Player Awards (1943, 19). For twenty-two seasons (1941 to 19 to 1963), he played at the outfielder and first-baseman positions with the St. Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Player.
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