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By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 7, 2018
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301 Missouri, St. Louis County, University City, Delmar Loop — Stan MusialBorn November 21, 1920
Stan Musial was one of the greatest players in the history of baseball. A gentleman both on the field and off, "Stan the Man" played his entire 22 year professional career with the St. Louis Cardinals. He had a lifetime .331 batting average, with . . . Map (db m124676) HM
302 Missouri, St. Louis County, University City, Delmar Loop — Yogi BerraBorn May 12, 1925
Lawrence Peter Berra grew up on Elizabeth Street in the St. Louis neighborhood called the Hill. After heroic service in World War II, Yogi Berra joined the Yankees late in the 1946 season and hit a home run in his first at-bat. For the next 17 years . . . Map (db m124703) HM
303 Missouri, St. Louis County, University City, Washington University in St. Louis — Francis Field and GymnasiumSite of 1904 World Olympic Games
The first Olympic Games in the Western Hemisphere were played on this site and in Francis Gymnasium as part of the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. These Washington University facilities are named for David R. Francis, 1870 alumnus and the St. Louis . . . Map (db m147320) HM
304 Missouri, St. Louis County, University City, Washington University in St. Louis — Francis Olympic Field
Francis Olympic Field served as the main site of the 1904 Olympics. It is named in honor of 1870 Washington University graduate David R. Francis, whose visionary efforts brought the Olympic Games to St. Louis in parallel with the 1904 World's . . . Map (db m144047) HM
305 Missouri, St. Louis County, Velda City, St. Vincent Park — Legendary "Cool Papa" Bell1901-1991 — A Universal Legend —
"Cool Papa" a loyal gentleman with dignity, humility & generosity Dearly loved & respected Scholar & philosopher of baseball 1974 National Baseball Hall of Fame Professional baseball career 1922-1950 in the Negro Major League . . . Map (db m217339) HM
306 Missouri, Sullivan County, Milan, Polk Township — Robert "Cal" Hubbard(1900-1977)
Sullivan County Resident 1944-45, 1948-77. All-America football player at Centenary (LA) and Geneva (PA) Colleges, 1922-1927. Professional football player with the New York Giants, Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Pirates 1927-1936. Supervisor of . . . Map (db m216900) HM
307 Missouri, Wright County, Mansfield — Carl "Sub" Mays1891 - 1971
Carl grew up in the Prairie Hollow community south of Mansfield. Mays made his major league debut as a pitcher on April 15, 1915. His famous spitball submarine delivery resulted in a heavy, sinking effect that batters easily misjudged. He set . . . Map (db m60074) HM

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