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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.
Jun 18, 2011 · Lou Brock. Position: Leftfielder. Bats: Left • Throws: Left. 5-11 , 170lb (180cm, 77kg) Born: June 18, 1939 in El Dorado, AR. Died: September 6, 2020 in St. Louis, MO. Buried: Forever Bellerive Cemetery, Creve Coeur, MO. High School: School:
- June 18, 1939
Sep 7, 2020 · Lou Brock, one of the best hitters and base stealers in baseball history, died Sunday at the age of 81. A Brock family representative confirmed his death to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Sep 7, 2020 · He was a daring leadoff man, a complete player and a clutch hitter. He was gentle, driven, universally admired and respected by his peers. And the Hall of Famer will always be remembered as a Cardinals legend. Brock died on Sunday at the age of 81.
Jun 14, 2024 · Lou Brock (born June 18, 1939, El Dorado, Arkansas, U.S.—died September 6, 2020, St. Louis, Missouri) was an American professional baseball player whose career 938 stolen bases (1961–79) set a record that held until 1991, when it was broken by Rickey Henderson.
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Sep 7, 2020 · Lou Brock was one of baseball's signature leadoff hitters and base stealers who helped the St. Louis Cardinals win three pennants and two World Series titles in the 1960s. He died on Sunday after losing a leg from diabetes and battling cancer.
Sep 7, 2020 · The baseball community mourned the death of Lou Brock, who set the record for stolen bases and won three World Series with the Cardinals. He was praised for his skills, personality and mentorship by players, managers, executives and fans.
