Thursday, April 7, 2011

1955 Topps #191 - Ed Stanky


Eddie Stanky (b. 1916 - d. 1999) played in the majors from 1943 to 1953 for the Cubs, Dodgers, Braves, Giants and Cardinals. He retired as a player with 1,154 hits, 29 home runs and a .268 batting average. He became a player/manager for the Cardinals in 1952 and 1953 and continued as their manager until 1955. He also managed the White Sox from 1966 to 1968 and the Rangers in 1977. He retired as a manager with a record of 260-238.

(DECEASED 101)
(MANAGER 21)

1 comment:

Flash said...

That card is STANKY all over. LOL I crack myself up.