The greatest base stealer of the modern era — Lou Brock's 938 career stolen bases and three World Series with St Louis cemented his place as the finest leadoff hitter of his generation.
Lou Brock was born in El Dorado, Arkansas in 1939. St. Louis Cardinals acquired him from the Chicago Cubs in 1964 in what became one of the most celebrated trades in baseball history — he immediately helped St. Louis win the World Series. His 19-season career produced 3,023 hits, 938 stolen bases (the all-time record when he retired in 1979) and two World Series championships (1964, 1967). He was a six-time All-Star. He stole 118 bases in 1974 — a single-season record at the time. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985 on his first ballot. He remained one of the most respected figures in Cardinals franchise history and a prominent ambassador for the game after retirement.
Base stealing and speed
How They Played
Speedy leadoff hitter and prolific base stealer
Lasting Impact
Hall of Fame outfielder who held the all-time stolen base record for 15 years
World Series Champion 1964 1967
His 1967 World Series performance is considered the finest individual batting performance in Fall Classic history — .414 average, three home runs and seven stolen bases.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- World Series Champion 1964 1967
- 12x stolen base champion
- 938 career stolen bases (then record)