Stan is a Pittsburgh native.
St. Louis Cardinals legend Stan Musial will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, MLB.com reported Wednesday.
The Hall of Famer, who turns 90 on Sunday, will become the eighth baseball player in history to accept the country’s highest civilian award, which was established by President John F. Kennedy in 1963.
The decision to honor Musial brought to fruition the “Stand for Stan” campaign led by the Cardinals organization, in part, to persuade President Barack Obama to present Musial with the prestigious award.
Musial, known affectionately as “Stan the Man,” spent 22 seasons with the Cardinals between 1941 and 1963, earning Most Valuable Player honors three times.
The outfielder and first baseman built a reputation as one of the game’s greatest hitters during his long, productive career.
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