Batting Order Sheet
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2015.20.15
Dimensions: 16 in X 12 in
Dimensions (Metric): 40.64 cm X 30.48 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 40.64 cm X 30.48 cm
Source: Edward Stajk
Credit Line: Gift of the Stajk family in memory of Gregory Stajk
Keywords
First Responders
New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
Victim Personal Property
Victim Personal Property: Athletics, Hobbies, and Skills
Victims
First Responders
New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
Victim Personal Property
Victim Personal Property: Athletics, Hobbies, and Skills
Victims
Description
Baseball batting order sheet from a perfect game pitched by Gregory Stajk. The lineup is circled in red marker with handwritten text next to it: "The lineup | perfect game | This happens | only once in a | lifetime." Stajk's name is circled in the lower left corner. The date "4/24/73" is written at the top.
Baseball batting order sheet from a perfect game pitched by Gregory Stajk. The lineup is circled in red marker with handwritten text next to it: "The lineup | perfect game | This happens | only once in a | lifetime." Stajk's name is circled in the lower left corner. The date "4/24/73" is written at the top.
Historical Notes
Kings Park, Long Island, native Gregory Stajk lived in Long Beach. As a young adult, he pursued two passions—he tried out for major league baseball and earned a bachelor’s degree in fine arts. Choosing a career in firefighting, he served with Ladder Company 13. On September 11, Firefighter Stajk and his cousin Firefighter Martin McWilliams both perished at the towers. Firefighter Stajk was 46 years old.
Kings Park, Long Island, native Gregory Stajk lived in Long Beach. As a young adult, he pursued two passions—he tried out for major league baseball and earned a bachelor’s degree in fine arts. Choosing a career in firefighting, he served with Ladder Company 13. On September 11, Firefighter Stajk and his cousin Firefighter Martin McWilliams both perished at the towers. Firefighter Stajk was 46 years old.
Curator's Comment
Gregory Stajk played baseball throughout his life. He began pitching at age seven and emerged as a star on the team at Kings Park High School on Long Island. As a senior, the lefty pitched a perfect game that included 12 strikeouts. His teammates signed the game ball for him afterward. Gregory’s skill earned him tryouts with several major league teams. Ultimately, he chose a career in firefighting, joining the FDNY in the 1980s. He continued to play baseball for the Fire Department’s team.
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Gregory Stajk played baseball throughout his life. He began pitching at age seven and emerged as a star on the team at Kings Park High School on Long Island. As a senior, the lefty pitched a perfect game that included 12 strikeouts. His teammates signed the game ball for him afterward. Gregory’s skill earned him tryouts with several major league teams. Ultimately, he chose a career in firefighting, joining the FDNY in the 1980s. He continued to play baseball for the Fire Department’s team.
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