“You would be hard-pressed to find another sports columnist, another sports writer, who helped fuel a sports section’s rise to national prominence — and some 50 years later, is still a key factor in keeping us there. The word iconic has gotten to be a much too frequently used adjective. But for Stan, it’s a perfect fit. On behalf of all of us here at the News, congratulations on your historic tenure. And thanks much for all you continue to do for the Daily News.”

— Michael Days, Daily News editor

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“To me, Stan is as good as it gets as a reporter and columnist. I hired him based on a couple of columns he wrote on Art Aragon (the former boxer) in San Bernadino that were sent to me by a friend I had in college. He was good right from the start — not only good, but fast. I was amazed by how fast he was. You could put him on anything and he would write a story that would answer any and all questions that a reader could have. He’s one of the masters of the sportswriting universe.”

— Larry Merchant, former DN sports editor

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“Stan has had an incredible career covering sports in the nation’s most rabid sports city. He writes with unmatched expertise and insight and with a wry sense of humor. He is always fun to read and just as much fun to be around. Congratulations Stan on 50 great years and let’s hope for a couple more decades.”

— Gov. Rendell

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“One of the great things about Stan’s work is you know you’re getting the straight scoop from him. He’s got insight, he’s got the longevity, he knows who did what when and he just has a critical eye into sport. I enjoy reading him. I know I’m getting not only a factual account, but an intelligent account of what’s going on. I think he is one of the standout sports writers, not just at the Philadelphia Daily News, but I’m sure his peers would agree in the country.”

— Mayor Nutter

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“Stan was one of the first writers I met when I first moved to Philadelphia. He was with me during my days with the Eagles and he was with me during my start up of the Flyers. He’s been around Philadelphia so long, he probably covered Ben Franklin in high school.”

— Ed Snider

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“Stan was an honest writer. If his opinions were different than yours he never resorted to personal criticism to express them. He was the best we have had.”

— Bob Clarke

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“I’ve always appreciated Stan’s fairness and objectivity. As far as I know, he never let personal feelings sway him one way or the other. Whether you support his point of view or oppose it, he always calls it like he sees it. I’ve always admired that in Stan.”

— Bill Campbell