I grew up in St. Louis. On the day that Stan passed the St. Louis Blues Hockey team scored six goals to honor Stan!
I grew up in St Louis. Stan is my dad's favorite player. He had the opportunity to meet Stan at a local radio executive's wedding in St Louis.My dad went to use the bathroom and lo an behold who comes up next to my dad but Stan the Man.
My dad debated with himself if he should speak to him or not. He decided not to let the chance slip away. He told Stan about the time that he and his brother spent 7.5 hours watching a cards double header when Stan hit five home runs in the two games. Stan was very appreciative that my dad shared that story with him. My dad said he was a class act.
I asked my Dad did you get to shake his hand.....never forget what he said. "No we were busy shaking something else
I read something today that in over 12000 at bats he only struck out a little over 600 times. That is unbelievable.
RIP Stan....your are one of the best.