U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) issued the following statement after it was announced that Stan ‘The Man’ Musial was a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom:

“Ever since I was a kid listening to the St. Louis Cardinals on the radio in St. Elizabeth, Missouri, Stan ‘The Man’ Musial always seemed larger than life. As a young ball player myself, Stan Musial’s on-field excellence and commitment served as an inspiration to me, both on and off the field.  With more than 3,600 hits and 475 home runs along with three World Series Championships, Stan Musial is not only a baseball legend, but also a St. Louis treasure. On behalf of St. Louis Cardinal fans in Missouri and across the world, I would like to congratulate my boyhood hero, Stan Musial, for being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for what he has contributed to our state and our great national pastime.”

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