Stan The Man: Book Review

I'm just over halfway through Stan The Man by Wayne Stewart. Published in 2010 by Triumph Books, this book is one of a few released recently about the Cardinal great.It's a good read. At times, I feel as if Stewart is giving us too much information about Jackie Robinson or Branch Rickey.The first chapter deals with his childhood in Donora, PA. Some anecdotes relate to Ken Griffey, Jr. as Musial played with Sr.'s father, Buddy in high school.The next few chapters, we learn just how he became The Man, why he treats his fans the way that he does, etc.Stewart not only interviews family and friends but he does his research with quoting former ballplayers that wrote books.Rick Ankiel was not the first Cardinal to be converted from pitcher to hitter. Stan started out as a pitcher but he was a good hitter at the time. An injury to his throwing shoulder and next thing you know, he's asked to play in the outfield. We know what happens next.The book covers the great decad...