From Barnes & NobleHis batting crouch was unforgettable: His back bent and square the pitcher, his head peeking over his shoulder; a tight spring ready to uncoil. During his long career (1941-1963) with the St. Louis Cardinals, Stan Musial batted .331, amassed 3,630 hits, won three National League MVP awards, and was named to 24 All Star teams. Off the field, he was as steady as he was on, attracting none of the headlines or controversy of Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams. For that reason, George Vecsey's new biography of "Stan the Man" is the first to pay due justice this baseball and life Hall of Famer. (P.S. On November 21st, Stan Musial turned 90.)
Publishers WeeklyGreat bat, no personality is the conclusion in this genial biography of the St.
