This is the forty second episode in my series, the Return to Collecting Top 50. In this episode, I discuss Stan Musial, who is 10th on my list. Please let me know your thoughts in the comments!
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@junkfoodjohnny5 ай бұрын
A few Stan stories: 1. Spent a day with him about 20 years ago and he used fold up one dollar bills into rings then sign them (will have to dig thru the archives and send you a photo). I noticed he signed with his right hand. When asked, he said it’s because when at catholic school the nuns used to slap their hands when they saw the students write lefty, so they forced him to write righty. 2. He always used to bring his harmonica to the HOF and play it for everyone, especially on the members only trolley ride to the museum the night before the induction ceremony and sing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.” Honestly one of the nicest people you could ever meet. Never would have known he was a ballplayer. One of the most underrated, right next to Frank Robinson. Well done at #10.
@returntocollecting5 ай бұрын
Awesome stories John! Must have been a blast to hang out with him. The good old days! Glad you enjoyed!
@signsofthepastime5 ай бұрын
Nice to see Stan the Man make the Top 10. Between his on the field performance and off the field personality you could say he’s number 1. I love all the quotes you chose to include, Darren. Your ‘48 Leaf is a beauty!
@returntocollecting5 ай бұрын
Thanks Hugo! Stan was such a great guy! Glad you enjoyed!
@ken-pr2df5 ай бұрын
That Stan Musial 1948 Leaf card is a museum piece!! Awesome autograph on the baseball!! Musial was one of the all time greats and a tremendous human being!! It really says something about the player when he played for one team for 22 years and at the same time served his country during the war!! Enjoy your countdown!! Keep up the great content!!
@returntocollecting5 ай бұрын
Thanks Ken! Musial was a special guy! Glad you enjoyed!
@ACD19945 ай бұрын
Great tribute for, a great all-time legend. There might not be too many role models to look up to in baseball, and sports in general, but Stan is, on that short list. Very admirable. A unique person from a generation that seemed more humble and civilized.
@returntocollecting5 ай бұрын
100% agree Andrew! He is a true role model! Glad you enjoyed, my friend!
@larrygitlin60175 ай бұрын
Thanks for putting my baseball hero Stan Musial in the top ten and well deserved!. I have many stories of the Man including how he graciously helped change our cars flat tire with my Dad after eating at his restaurant Musial and Biggies. I attended his last game 9/29/63 took a 3 minute film of the celebration and his last at bats when I was 15. Still have the scorecard and picture handed out signed by Stan but no ticket. Also have a brick at Musial plaza next to his statue at Busch Stadium. Your 48-49 Leaf is a blazer!
@returntocollecting5 ай бұрын
Thanks Larry! Thats awesome that you got to meet him! Those are some great memories! Glad you enjoyed!
@BringingTheHeat-VBC5 ай бұрын
awesome story and memory.
@larrygitlin60175 ай бұрын
@@BringingTheHeat-VBC Thanks!. Stan was a gem At my age it is nice to remember anything.
@blixcards5 ай бұрын
We all knew this guy was in the top 10... This is where I'd be stuck for 10 years debating; the Top 10. What a player. He was just THAT good. Loved all the information at the end that I was completely unaware of. Thanks again Darren!
@returntocollecting5 ай бұрын
100% agree! Glad you enjoyed!
@blixcards5 ай бұрын
@@returntocollecting Always do!
@MidLifeCards5 ай бұрын
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL Musial Leaf card.
@returntocollecting5 ай бұрын
Thanks Graig! I appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed!
@iconic_baseball5 ай бұрын
Great job Darren - Eye appeal on that ‘49 Leaf is A+!
@returntocollecting5 ай бұрын
Thanks Al! That's one of my favorite cards. Glad you enjoyed!
@Valuevintagecards-Aaron5 ай бұрын
Absolutely one of my top couple favorite players to collect. He was an amazing player and a better person from all accounts.
@returntocollecting5 ай бұрын
Thanks Aaron! Glad you enjoyed!
@TankeeFan5 ай бұрын
Love that Leaf Musial. A great, dominating, effective player. Very similar to Williams as a scientific, consistent hitter. Love his advice of only hitting the dry side of a spitball.
@returntocollecting5 ай бұрын
Thanks! He was an incredible hitter! I agree with the Williams comparison. The dry side was a great quote!! Glad you enjoyed!
@TCBsprtscards5 ай бұрын
Another fantastic episode, really nice card and autographed baseball as well! Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend!
@returntocollecting5 ай бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed! Have a great weekend!
@AngryOldManTTM5 ай бұрын
Great video and fantastic choice for #10. One of the great hitters of all time for sure. Fantastic information on Stan the Man. Thanks for sharing.
@returntocollecting5 ай бұрын
Thanks Ed! Glad you enjoyed! The top 10 was tough trying rank some of these guys against each other. They were all incredible!
@Hodges14555 ай бұрын
Gave a video like - Love Stan-The-Man! That '49 Leaf is stunning!! Another awesome video, Darren!
@returntocollecting5 ай бұрын
Thanks Brian! Glad you enjoyed!
@CardKingCollectibles5 ай бұрын
Consistent is the word that comes to mind when I think of Stan Musial. Amazing player and great card and autograph to kick off the top ten Darren!
@returntocollecting5 ай бұрын
Thanks Silas! Glad you enjoyed!
@RipFan85 ай бұрын
Hi Darren. An absolute beautiful card, of an incredible player. Thanks for sharing my friend. Talk soon pal.
@returntocollecting5 ай бұрын
Thanks Stephen! Glad you enjoyed!
@sfisportscards83235 ай бұрын
What a career for Stan. An iconic player no doubt. Great to have seen his legacy appreciated well after his playing days. He also had 39 steals at home and on the road, lol.
@returntocollecting5 ай бұрын
Thanks Sammy! He was the "man"... 😂. Thats great that his steals of home and the road were the same. Glad you enjoyed!
@jon-eriksuermann98444 ай бұрын
THE MAN! A crown jewel in my collection is an SGC 1 Bowman rookie of his. He was too nice, was a Cardinal, and didn’t have the “what if” due to multiple years lost to rank higher. He just did, and did so historically as a Champion.
@returntocollecting4 ай бұрын
Thank Jon! He was the Man!! Glad you enjoyed!
@thedetroitcollector5 ай бұрын
An incredible person and player. Beautiful Leaf!
@returntocollecting5 ай бұрын
Thanks Eric! Glad you enjoyed!
@vintagesanctuary5 ай бұрын
Darren, your Leaf Musial is insanely nice for the grade! So clean! The color! The registration! The centering! The sharpness! 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 Stoked to be your clubby on that one! 😊👊
@returntocollecting5 ай бұрын
Thanks Adam! As always, I appreciate the kind words clubby!! I'm glad you enjoyed!
@videoguy3165 ай бұрын
That Musial is a stunning piece. The color & registration is phenomenal. I’m happy you made it to the top 10 but a little sad too, now that you’re in the homestretch. Bittersweet but my Friday is complete and I can go back to work lol.
@returntocollecting5 ай бұрын
Ha Thanks for the support Doug! Glad you enjoyed!
@MrPretty205 ай бұрын
Awesome Darren, have a great weekend
@returntocollecting5 ай бұрын
Thanks Andrew! Have a great weekend as well!
@scootscollectibles5 ай бұрын
What a beauty there! Such an amazing hitter. Sounds like 11/21 is the best day to be born if your from that small hometown. Enjoyed as always Darren.
@returntocollecting5 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike! I agree, 11/21 in Donora should be a holiday!! Glad you enjoyed!
@basementcardcollector5 ай бұрын
Great job Darren great info on Stan usual! It’s it’s fun hearing all of his stats together and where he ranks and the all timers nice card and nice Baseball as well
@returntocollecting5 ай бұрын
Thanks Jason! Glad you enjoyed!
@peterb48715 ай бұрын
In the top 10 now. What are you going to do with all your free time now?
@returntocollecting5 ай бұрын
Ha! I'm sure I'll find something to do... Thanks Peter!
@godisgreat84625 ай бұрын
Well done 🎉
@returntocollecting5 ай бұрын
Thanks Ken!
@BringingTheHeat-VBC5 ай бұрын
I always liked Stan the Man. He was good, What a great lookin' LEAFIE! I'm really sorry I haven't given that set the love it rightfully deserves. Welp, I guess there is always time to add it to my "List".
@returntocollecting5 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike! You should have at least 5 or 6 cards from the 49 Leaf set on your list!! Glad you enjoyed!
@stuke19765 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the Stan the Man episode.
@returntocollecting5 ай бұрын
Thanks Scott! Glad you enjoyed!
@CollectingMaddux19875 ай бұрын
Probably the most underrated player, other than by Cardinals fans that is
@returntocollecting5 ай бұрын
I agree Allen! Glad you enjoyed!
@billyballgamesportscards5 ай бұрын
Way too low! I'm kidding. One of the greatest people in the history of baseball. I can't remember if you've done Griffey yet. They are an interesting comparison with them having the same birthday and being from the same town. They are two of my most favorite players of all time. Thanks again, and I look forward to seeing how the rest of the top 10 shakes out.
@returntocollecting5 ай бұрын
Ha! Thanks Billy! He was literally the Man! It is crazy how he and Griffey were from the same small town and have he same birthday. Griffey was 28th on the list. Glad you enjoyed!