How Stan Musial Went To Bat For Warren Spahn

In a union of legendary rivals who represented baseball at its best, Stan Musial hired Warren Spahn to be a manager in the Cardinals organization.

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Why Stan Musial Agreed To Be Cardinals General Manager

As a player, Stan Musial rose to the challenge of converting from a pitcher to an outfielder. The move saved his career and launched him on a path to becoming the all-time greatest Cardinal. As an executive, Musial continued to take on challenges. He joined the Cardinals’ front office as a vice president in 1963 and, four years later, accepted a second role.

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Cardinals Helped Walt "No Neck" Williams Return To Majors

When Walt “No Neck” Williams played in the Cardinals’ system, he was hailed as the best hitter in the minor leagues and was said to have the potential to be the next Minnie Minoso.

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The Stormy, Unfulfilled Career Of Alex Johnson

The Cardinals thought so highly of Alex Johnson that they traded two all-star infielders, first baseman Bill White and shortstop Dick Groat, to acquire him and then told Lou Brock to shift outfield positions to accommodate the heralded newcomer.

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Ray Hathaway Was Member Of Classic Cardinals Faculty

As a minor-league manager and pitching instructor for the Cardinals, Ray Hathaway worked closely with fellow teacher and Branch Rickey protégé George Kissell in helping prospects learn the fundamentals.

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How Red Schoendienst Became Cardinals Manager

With the Cardinals in need of a public relations boost, Stan Musial went to bat for Red Schoendienst.

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How Charlie Metro Miffed Stan Musial

Stan Musial, rarely publicly critical of anyone, so strongly disapproved of the way Charlie Metro left the Cardinals’ organization that he spoke out about it.

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Ron Piche Had Hot Start To Cardinals Career

In his first two appearances for the Cardinals, Ron Piche earned saves in both games, energizing a staff making a mid-summer push to get St. Louis back into the pennant race.

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