Rusty Staub Visits Montreal

[@stuartbeaton-gm9xn]

His efforts and ability to learn French was truly great thing. What a guy!

[@lawrenceehrbar8667]

Those games from Jarry Park. A visiting team's city would get their TV feed from the Monteal team, which was probably standard procedure with most telecasts throughout the league back then. The Expos' cameramen would shake the camera when their team had a rally late in a game, as the organist or P.A. blared some bullfighting type musical effects. Obviously, as a Met fan in N.Y., I hated it. Oh well. The things that we never forget. And yeah, Rusty, he eventually became our most beloved star.

[@zachkatsihtis4152]

Rusty was an iconic figure and a treasure for not only MLB, but for his tremendous volunteer work and contributions in which he raised millions of dollars for charities … He was one of my favorite players; God Bless him 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻…

[@tankhalffull]

Rusty should be in the Hall of Fame.., when a player of his caliber isn't a member, they may as well close the doors...

[@danielshanetzky3714]

You should have finished his career with the Toronto Blue Jays he would have been designated hitter he would have gotten his 300 additional hits and he definitely would have made the Hall of Fame

[@anthonytripp2251]

A gentleman on and off the field. He gave back to the community. Beloved for a reason.

[@markmalone5384]

Before Rusty was traded April 5, 1972 for Singleton, Jorgensen & Foli, he was our Expos shining star & best all-around player 1969-70-71. 480 games, 1717 AB, 281 Runs, 508 Hits, 83 Doubles, 18 Triples, 78 HR, 270 RBI, 296 walks vs. 196 Strikeouts .296 Average .404 On base pct. .502 Slugging. Playing with heart & soul for an expansion team in a sub-grade park, with exuberant fans who loved the game. ''Le Grand Orange'' learned French to integrate, became Canada's baseball ambassador. Still among the top 5 revered Pro atheletes to play for a Montreal team with Maurice Richard, Jean Beliveau, Guy Lafleur and Vladimir Guerrero Sr. Astros Expos Mets and Tigers fans can unite in honoring this great man today, 5 years after his passing.

[@josephrsmith8542]

Great guy

[@samuelbird7946]

Rusty Staub was a good person.

[@AY-uf4oz]

I was 11 years old when the Expos were born. Was at the second home game ever played at Parc Jarry. I was a "Young Expo" which got me left field bleacher seats for 50 cents. Great memories! Thanks Rusty.

[@louismeloche3857]

The second game was actually the opener, the opener was rained out.

[@lawrenceehrbar8667]

He struck out at the average of 49 times per season. Not too shabby for a #3 hitter. Thats once every three games! I'm sure that at least three players in the majors, struck out 4 times each today. Lol. I know Aaron Judge did.

[@daboys1215]

The Expos first all-star. Le Grand Orange

[@SmokeFlame1]

RIP Rusty. My Family and I cheered you on at Jarry park many times.

[@imperor76]

Montreal, with good ownership, is a great baseball town. Bring back the Expos.

[@brucedigiorgio366]

Claude Raymond had decent yrs relief pitching.Rusty Le Orange Staub 1 of my top 20 all-time race of players in my lifetime

[@jpolar394]

R.I.P. Rusty. 😔

[@orangehoof]

RIP Rusty Staub. Terrific player and terrific human being. He was one of my first heroes in baseball and he lived up to it on and off the field.

[@Sam-rz8lz]

RIP RUSTY THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES

[@VANISHTHEWEAK]

Rusty was the right fit for the Expos in those days.

[@louismeloche3857]

Not to mention they needed a draw.

[@rherbert57]

I was twelve years old in 1969, and Rusty Staub was WAY bigger than life to me; Mack Jones wasn't far behind. Not to mention Coco Laboy and Bill Stoneman. I was even a member of the Young Expos Club, and got to sit in the bleachers for fifty cents. Unfortunately, one can't go back.

[@louismeloche3857]

Ron Hunt.

[@joeferguson2606]

Clemente taking BP at 6:33 RIP Rusty Staub-Le Grand Orange

[@gsandy5235]

I never hear people comment on his tremendous arm.

[@MathBibeau]

bring back the expos at montreal

[@ATCguy1973]

Mathieu Bibeau what if they moved the Rays to Montreal? The Yankee games would sell out. So would the Red sox games, plus you could get the Boston/Montreal rivalry that exists in Hockey to a baseball rivalry as well. Games Vs Toronto would also fit that bill too. What do you think?

[@StukInBuf]

@Derek: That would be *très magnifique!*

[@ralphabreu5022]

RIP Rusty, you were a class act... Coming from a Yankee fan. Le Grande Orange!!!!

[@martinfelsenfeld6012]

Look at the backyard pole at 8:09--it's the only pole I've never been afraid of (lol)! (I was afraid of another pole in New York--another lol!)

[@marcgregoire8095]

A héro in Montreal

[@toupti2]

Rest in peace Rusty, I can't say enough for all you did for Montréal. All the good memories: the hitting, catching, and your strong arm. You even learned to speak french which we received it as big mark of respect for us frenchies. Tonight the Olympic Stadium in Montréal will be lighted in orange because in our hearts you'll allways be Le Grand Orange !!

[@josephsantoro5682]

This man should be in the Hall of Fame

[@chop3625]

No Mack Jones? Coco Laboy? Adolpho Phillips?

[@Nikiaf]

how can a city as big as montreal have only one major league sports team? There are cities half our size in the US that have NFL,MLB and NHL. Bring back the expos!

[@josephmoore7926]

when I was a kid we always went to Expos games, Rusty Staub wouldnt even look at us kids, so dont believe his bullshit about kids, he was rude and arrogant .I went to over 50 games while he was there, not once would sign for a kid.

[@bozsongz3652]

RIP, Le Grand Orange. I knew when the Mets first traded for him that New York had a treasure by the way he had won the hearts of Canadian fans. He was always a class act and a class talent.

[@14ls98]

RIP Le Grand Orange

[@lydialilli4351]

One of my heroes in and out of baseball. A great player, humanitarian and a true gentleman. My biggest thrill was when I interviewed him for my college paper. We met at his restaurant on 5th Avenue (Rusty's on 5th) and he was just such a wonderful person. I greatly miss him - he was such a terrific man!

[@ChihuahuaboyDH]

Nikiaf: Montreal has at least two - count 'em, TWO major league sports franchises: the Canadiens (NHL) & the Alouettes (CFL). I too, miss the Montreal Expos, as they fielded some great teams through the years. If it weren't for the 1994 players strike, the Spos would have had a World Series championship! R.I.P., Montreal Expos.

[@loeffleitroms]

Class act!

[@dalemcilwain]

Rusty can make some mean baby back ribs.

[@landshark147]

RIP Rusty! Thanks for the love and respect you gave to Canada, and Montreal! Le Grande Orange merci!

[@danielshanetzky3714]

Rusty you should have played the last few years in the American League for the Toronto Blue Jays you would have been a designated hitter and you would have gotten your 3,000 base hits and you would definitely be in the Hall of Fame you should have did that you should have laser focused on getting those 3,000 hits which you would have been able to do had you played designated hitter in the American League for the Toronto Blue Jays

[@dacosta0656]

Tampa Bay Ray's should go to Montreal

[@TheDailyReviewBlog]

The first mistake made by the Montreal Expos made was to move out of a baseball park. And into a football stadium that people didn't like going to for baseball. If they needed another ballpark, than they should've built another baseball park. And not moved into Montreal Olympic Stadium.

[@conductorinblack]

Two Things: As a naive kid I thought to myself: "he's a gourmet chef...I wonder if other ballplayers do cool shit in their spare time?" I discovered that most ballplayers back then didn't lead lives as interesting as Rusty. We were fortunate to have him with the Expos and his gracious, charismatic presence was appreciated then and is remembered fondly today. Speaking of charisma, or lack of it, DAVID GRAHAM, stick with something you can do better than trolling Canadians...like CORING APPLES.

[@seby127]

@blairzel What you failed to mention is that Selig and others were sued under the RICO act by 14 canadian companies, one of them being owned by Stephen Bronfman who wanted this new ballpark more than anyone else so if that doesn't ring a bell to people of "your sort" nothing probably will. And speaking of simplistic logic, the Big O was only totally paid for in 2006, which implies that the Quebec gvnt would've been paying for 2 stadiums at the same time which probably makes sense to you anyway.

[@thecardpyle]

who is the as whole that gave this a thumbs down...

[@jpolar394]

william pyle ............An a**hole that can't even tell time right.

[@marcellbrickey348]

anyone know if this park still stands?

[@TheGeoScholar]

It does. It isn't a baseball park anymore. It is le Stade Uniprix, used for tennis now.

[@No-jb6fy]

Rest in peace.

[@wiedep]

the "city" wasn't screwed, the expos were...

[@nyracingfan]

What happened to the Houston/Barbecue video?

[@anthonybrancale4855]

New York Racing Fan yes. Good question.

[@DS-qg9ck]

When I was a young teen playing scrub with the neighborhood kids I loved playing right field pretending to be Rusty..😥

[@claudejuniormalo3012]

This video's from when?:))

[@Nikiaf]

seriously, what was the purpose of that comment?

[@winddmmy]

girlfriend i thought he was gay?

[@daffyslooney2867]

They say he was bi.

[@Nikiaf]

...why? No one even mentioned the cfl. You're leaving comments purely to hear yourself speak.

[@bufnyfan1]

The purpose of that comment is I don't have any use for a league (CFL) that has 3 downs/awards single points for missed field goals/and is about as exciting as watching hair grow!!

[@bufnyfan1]

what major league sports team---Oh I guess its the Canadiens---couldn't be the Alouettes---they belong to the "Crummy" Football League

[@mainman127]

R.I.P. Rusty