Staub was probably the first big star player for a MLB team playing in Canada. He is one of only four players to have hit a home run before the age of 20 and after the age of 40.
He was the only player ever to have 500 hits for 4 different teams.
He was a popular guy wherever he played. He had a restaurant in NY, Rusty’s Ribs, that did well.
He was also very charity-minded.
ht/ JS
He played baseball liked he loved to play baseball!!!!…
I always thought Rusty Staub was a male venereal disease.
( -Just kiddin’, Rusty. R.I.P.)
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He was one of my heroes. Played for Detroit Tigers in the late 70s.
RIP, Rusty. Say hi to my dad; he was the one who pushed God out of the way to greet you into heaven!
It must be opening day in heaven too, and St. Peter needed a DH…
GO PIRATES!!!!…..
He died young. RIP Rusty.
Rusty was also mentioned in Terry Cashman’s immortal song Willie, Mickey and the Duke (Talkin’ Baseball). https://youtu.be/fWKA9Zi5-_Y
Rust in Peace, Rusty.
R.I.P. ‘Le Grande Orange’
I couldn’t stand him…..I’m a Yankee Fan but RIP….I didn’t know.
A good man. RIP.