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The Cardinals Greats - Lou Brock

Date: 5/11/2009 Album ID: 750950

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It has been said that the trade the Cardinals made June 15, 1964 to acquire Lou Brock from the Chicago Cubs is one of the sport's greatest steals. Brock played as a Cardinals outfielder from 1964 until his retirement in 1979. Brock established himself as the most prolific base stealer in baseball history to that time. His 938 stolen bases stood as the major league record until 1991. He set the season record with 118 in 1974. More than the "base burglar", Lou Brock was an accomplished offensive weapon, hitting a career .293 with 3,023 hits. Lou was at his best in post-season play, helping the Cardinals in 1964 go from eighth place in the NL, to World Champions. The Cards won the World Series again in 1967, and the NL pennant in 1968. Brock was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1985.

Oct. 5, 1967 - Lou Brock poses in Fenway Park in Boston before the second game of the World Series.photo by UPI

Oct. 1967- Outfielder Lou Brock's headlong slide beats Red Sox catcher Elston Howard's desperate tag for the run that gave the Cardinals a 2-1 lead in the third inning of the sixth game of the World Series in Boston. Brock scored from second on a single by Curt Flood. The Red Sox won 8-4. photo by UPI Telephoto

Oct. 3, 1968 - Cardinal speedster Lou Brock digs for second base in the sixth inning of Game 2 of the World Series against the Detroit Tigers. Tiger pitcher Mickey Lolich hurried his delivery because of Brock's quick start and threw a wild pitch. Brock had two stolen bases in the Cardinals 8-1 Game 2 loss. The Series went seven games, with the Cardinals losing 4-3. photo by Scott Dine Post-Dispatch

Oct. 21, 1968 - Lou Brock is tagged by Tiger catcher Bill Freehan in the fifth inning of World Series game in Detroit.Wire photo

January 1968 - Lou Brock, left fielder of the world champion Cardinals, is flanked by general manager Bing Devine, left, and senior vice president Stan Musial, right, as he signs his contract for the 1968 baseball season. Lou received an increase estimated at $25,000, putting him in the $70,000 range.photo by Post-Dispatch staff

June 26, 1979 - Cardinals left fielder Lou Brock makes an acrobatic stab of a foul drive off the bat of Montreal's Larry Parrish, much to the delight of fans in the box seats down the left field line at Busch Stadium.photo by J.B. Forbes Post-Dispatch

May 4, 1979 - Lou Brock looks back toward first base after he stole second in the third inning of a game with the Pittsburgh Pirates. photo by Dave Regier Post-Dispatch

April 1974 - Due to the cold weather, Lou Brock wore an extra hat for batting practice. The knitted lid that Lou wore may not have been what the National League would like, but it pleased Brock - and kept him warm.photo by Ted Dargan Post-Dispatch

Sept. 4, 1974- Lou Brock sits alone in the dugout before a game in Philadelphia.photo by Associated Press

July 1975- Secretary of State Henry Kissinger congratulates Lou Brock in the National League dressing room in Milwaukee. Brock and the National League all-stars defeated the American League all-stars, 6-3. Next to Kissinger is Los Angeles Dodgers Manger Walter Alson. photo by Associated Press

May 15, 1976 - St. Louis Cardinals fleet-footed outfielder Lou Brock knew what to do Friday night when the game between the Cards and the San Francisco Giants was halted by rain for about 40 minutes. Brock put on his umbrella, the brockabrella, picked up a camera to photograph his teammates and totally enjoyed the delay. After the delay the Cardinals went on to win 3-1. photo by AP

Aug. 13, 1979 - Lou Brock completes the swing that gave him the coveted 3,000 hits in his 19-year career in the National League. It came in the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs.photo by J.B. Forbes Post-Dispatch

Sept 10, 1974 - Lou Brock steals his 105th base, beating Philly Larry Bowa's tag as umpire John McSherry makes it official.Photo by Sam Leone Post-Dispatch

Sept. 10, 1974 - Lou Brock, who set a major league record by stealing his 105th base Tuesday night, thanks the crowd at Busch Stadium. At right, James Cool Papa Bell, told the crowd that Brock was the greatest. The second base stolen by Brock to set the record was presented to him during a halt in the game with Philadelphia. Bell was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1974. photo by Associated Press

April 1979 - Cardinals Chairman of the Board August A. Busch Jr., gives Lou Brock a hug at Monday's press conference to announce Brock's retirement.photo by UPI

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