Known as Le Grand Orange, he was the first star for the Montreal Expos, but was a well-know Met also.
He played 23 seasons in the majors.
What else is special about Rusty ... ?
After his playing days, Staub set to work on helping those less fortunate than he’d been in life, establishing the Rusty Staub Foundation, whose mission to this day is to “give children the opportunity to live full, happy and productive lives and to give aid to the hungry.”
Established in 1985, the RSF has established pantries around New York City and, to date, has raised more than $17MM for like-minded organizations, per the RSF’s web site. Staub also established the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund, which, as Madden notes in his column, has raised more than $112MM in total contributions since the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Madden’s column provides a terrific, heartfelt look at Staub’s legacy both on and off the field and stands as an excellent tribute to a beloved baseball figure.
Rest in piece, Mr. Staub, you'll be missed.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/b...b-beloved-mets-icon-dead-73-article-1.3902929
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/03/rusty-staub-passes-away.html
He played 23 seasons in the majors.
What else is special about Rusty ... ?
After his playing days, Staub set to work on helping those less fortunate than he’d been in life, establishing the Rusty Staub Foundation, whose mission to this day is to “give children the opportunity to live full, happy and productive lives and to give aid to the hungry.”
Established in 1985, the RSF has established pantries around New York City and, to date, has raised more than $17MM for like-minded organizations, per the RSF’s web site. Staub also established the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund, which, as Madden notes in his column, has raised more than $112MM in total contributions since the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Madden’s column provides a terrific, heartfelt look at Staub’s legacy both on and off the field and stands as an excellent tribute to a beloved baseball figure.
Rest in piece, Mr. Staub, you'll be missed.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/b...b-beloved-mets-icon-dead-73-article-1.3902929
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/03/rusty-staub-passes-away.html
