Stanley L. London | |
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![]() Stan London | |
Born | December 5, 1925 |
Died | June 8, 2020 | (aged 94)
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Washington University |
Occupation | Doctor |
Basketball career | |
Career information | |
High school | Springfield (Springfield, Illinois) |
College | Washington University (1944–1948) |
Position | Forward |
Career history | |
As coach: | |
1948–1949 | Washington University (assistant) |
Stanley L. London (December 5, 1925 – June 8, 2020)[1] was an American doctor who worked with St. Louis Cardinals players beginning in 1956. The Springfield, Illinois, native became head physician for the team after I. C. Middleman died in 1968.[2] He held this position for 29 seasons and became the team's senior medical adviser in October 1997. London was also team physician for the St. Louis Hawks for 11 seasons.[1]
London received his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis[1] in 1949. He was a fellow in the American Board of Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons.[citation needed]