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Team. Louis Clark Brock (June 18, 1939 – September 6, 2020) was an American professional baseball left fielder. He began his 19-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the 1961 Chicago Cubs but spent most of it as a left fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Written by: Kristen Gowdy. In 1967, Lou Brock took a logical stance on the notion that he could possibly break Maury Wills’ modern single-season stolen base record. “It would take a man who doesn’t get too many extra-base hits,” Brock said, expressing his doubt that he could ever surpass the record.
Aug 12, 2021 · In 1974, injuries to both his hands may actually have helped Lou Brock break Maury Wills’ single-season stolen base record. Due to a right thumb injury, Brock had wrapped the digit in tape most of the season. On his left hand, a loose tendon would slide uncomfortably down off his middle knuckle during games.
Sep 6, 2020 · Associated Press. By Richard Goldstein. Sept. 6, 2020. Lou Brock, the St. Louis Cardinals’ Hall of Fame outfielder who in a career spanning two decades became the greatest base-stealer the major...
Sep 7, 2020 · He believed the best way to keep pace with the rival Dodgers and their speed demon, Maury Wills, was to run faster. “Brock,” he announced, “you’re going to do it for us.”","type":"text"},{"__typename":"OEmbed","html":" Lou Brock changed the game with his speed and daring. The Hall of Famer and @Cardinals legend passed away on Sunday.
Nov 11, 2015 · So far he has stolen 56 bases in 64 attempts, which puts him some 22 games ahead of the pace of Maury Wills of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1962, the year he established one of baseball's most...
Nov 27, 2012 · Lou Brock baseball stats with batting stats, pitching stats and fielding stats, along with uniform numbers, salaries, quotes, career stats and biographical data presented by Baseball Almanac.
