A ticket from Stan Musial’s final major-league game, when “Stan the Man” closed his 22-season career with two more hits.
Why This Ticket Matters
On September 29, 1963, Stan Musial played his final game as the St. Louis Cardinals hosted the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium.
Musial singled in both of his at-bats. His final hit drove in Curt Flood and passed just beyond rookie second baseman Pete Rose, who would later become baseball’s career hits leader. The two hits gave Musial 3,630 for his career—the same number he collected at home and on the road.
St. Louis won 3–2 in 14 innings. This ticket marks the farewell of one of baseball’s most consistent hitters and a player who spent his entire major-league career with the Cardinals.
Seller’s note: Historical information in this “Why This Ticket Matters” section is presented for general context and has not been independently verified for correctness.
Ticket Details
- Date: September 29, 1963
- Teams: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds
- Venue: Busch Stadium, St. Louis
- Final score: Cardinals 3, Reds 2 in 14 innings
- Musial’s performance: Two hits in two at-bats
- Significance: Stan Musial’s final major-league game
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9/29/1963 Final Game Stan Musial, St. Louis Cardinals
A ticket from Stan Musial’s final major-league game, when “Stan the Man” closed his 22-season career with two more hits.
Why This Ticket Matters
On September 29, 1963, Stan Musial played his final game as the St. Louis Cardinals hosted the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium.
Musial singled in both of his at-bats. His final hit drove in Curt Flood and passed just beyond rookie second baseman Pete Rose, who would later become baseball’s career hits leader. The two hits gave Musial 3,630 for his career—the same number he collected at home and on the road.
St. Louis won 3–2 in 14 innings. This ticket marks the farewell of one of baseball’s most consistent hitters and a player who spent his entire major-league career with the Cardinals.
Seller’s note: Historical information in this “Why This Ticket Matters” section is presented for general context and has not been independently verified for correctness.
Ticket Details
- Date: September 29, 1963
- Teams: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds
- Venue: Busch Stadium, St. Louis
- Final score: Cardinals 3, Reds 2 in 14 innings
- Musial’s performance: Two hits in two at-bats
- Significance: Stan Musial’s final major-league game