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Stan Musial

Chronology

1920	Born December 20 in Donora, Pennsylvania
1937	Hones opposite-field stroke playing in park with short left field fence
1938	Begins professional career as pitcher for Class D Williamson
1939	Career saved when he is moved to outfield to replace injured player
1941	Makes Major League debut for St. Louis
1942	Leads Cardinals to World Series victory over New York Yankees
1945	Serves in U.S. Navy as ship repairman at Pearl Harbor
1946	Returns to lead league in hitting and take Cardinals to World Series
1948	Leads National League in nine offensive categories
1949	Opens popular St. Louis restaurant
1958	Has last of sixteen consecutive .300 seasons
1962	At age forty-one, plays left field and hits .330
1963	Retires as an active player and gets two hits in final game
1967	Serves as general manager of the St. Louis Cardinals