When Cy joined the United States Air Force in 1951, baseball came with him. Stationed at different bases across the country, he played in military leagues, traveling to face other teams. “We played other military at different bases all over the USA,” he says. Those years gave him not only the chance to see the country, but also to sharpen his skills against some of the best talent around. After his honorable discharge in 1954, Cy returned home and picked up where he left off—playing city ball and making a name for himself in the Home Talent Baseball League. In 1957, he became a key player for the Sun Prairie team, leading them to an incredible run: seven league championships in eight seasons. His powerful pitching, consistent hitting, and easy leadership made him a local sports legend. In 1966, his contributions were honored with a special plaque. “It was an honor mainly,” he says modestly. “I have other ones, but this is the big one.” Baseball taught Cy lessons that were carried far beyond the field. “It taught me how to play well with others,” he says simply. That sense of teamwork showed up in his family life too—especially in the way he and
Lorraine partnered to raise their children. “She helped with life in the best ways,” Cy says. “She would take care of the kids when I had work or had to play ball.”
Today, Cy calls Cedarhurst of Highland home, where he
continues to share stories, laughter, and a love for the game with staff, residents, and visitors alike. Even decades after his last pitch, he still follows baseball closely. “I watch baseball every chance I get,” he says. The Cardinals are his team these days—not just because of Stan Musial, but because he’s had the chance to meet “all the old players” and even played against Whitey Herzog. For Cy, the game of baseball has never just been about wins and losses. It’s about the people— the teammates, the opponents, the fans, and of course, his family— who made each inning worth playing. From the youngest of thirteen children in North Dakota to a husband, father, Air Force veteran, and local baseball legend, Cy Wieser’s story is a reminder that passion, teamwork, and love can carry you through every season of life.
LORRAINE WIESER WITH STAN MUSIAL AND RED SCHOENDIENST (FORMER ST. LOUIS CARDINALS LEGENDS)
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