Books and articles about Stu Martin

Martin was brought up to ease Cardinal manager Frankie Frisch into retirement as a player. He platooned with Frisch at second base as a rookie in 1936, hitting .298. In 1939, he led NL second basemen in fielding. (FJO)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » May 31, 1936: Stu Martin 4th hit of the game, a single in the 12th inning, drives in the winning run as the Cards beat the Reds, 8–7. Dizzy Dean 'scatters' 19 hits, including five by Lew Riggs, in winning his 9th. » June 6, 1936: Stu Martin, Cardinals 2B, ties the major-league mark with 11 assists in the first game of a St. Louis-New York doubleheader.