Aug 29, 1977 San Diego Stadium, San Diego, Ca
Padres defeat the Cardinals 4-3
Lou Brock played 19 years in the majors. Chicago Cubs (1961-1964) St Louis Cardinals (1964-1979)
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985 and the St Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame 2014
Brock was known for his ability to steal a base, breaking Ty Cobb's All-time career record of 892, and Maury Wills' single season record in 1974 with 118. Brock would finish his career with 938 stolen bases
- 6-time All-star
- 8-time National League Stolen Base leader
- National League singles leader (1972)
- runner-up for NL Most Valuable Player (1974)
- Roberto Clemente Award (1975)
- 3,000 hits (1979)
- St Louis Cardinals #20 retired
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