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June 13, 1957

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 13, 1957

* Stan Musial NL record breaker
* St. Louis Cardinals
* MLB baseball


This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 40 that include: "Cards Capture Eighth Straight".

This was the game that Stan Musial broke the National League record for  most consecutive games played with 823.

Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: On June 11, 1957, Musial tied the National League record for consecutive games played with his 822nd, a streak that began on the last day of the 1951 season. When Musial's left arm pulled out of its joint during the August 23 game, Musial's consecutive games played streak ended at 895.

Category: The 20th Century