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Brock, Lou
Louis Clark Brock
Born:
June 18, 1939, El Dorado, Arkansas
Bats:
Left
Throws:
Left
Played For:
Chicago Cubs (1961-64), St. Louis Cardinals (1964-79)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers:
1985
Biography:
Recognized as one of the most gifted baserunners in baseball, Lou Brock helped to revolutionize the art and science of this element of the game as he totaled 938 stolen bases during his 19-year career. A six-time All-Star selection, Brock also accumulated more than 3,000 hits to help lead the St. Louis Cardinals to three National League pennants and two World Series championships. Although his stolen-base records have been eclipsed, the National League honors each year's stolen-base leader with the Lou Brock Award.
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Did You Know:
that in 1967, Lou Brock became the first player to steal 50 bases and hit 20 home runs in the same season?
I don't have to steal bases. I steal bases because I want to.
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