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Lou Brock was an American professional baseball outfielder best known for his 16-year tenure with the St. Louis Cardinals. Acquired by the Cardinals in a lopsided 1964 trade with the Chicago Cubs, Brock became the catalyst for St. Louis's World Series victories in 1964 and 1967.
He retired with 938 career stolen bases, holding the Major League Baseball all-time record until Rickey Henderson surpassed him in 1991, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985.
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How many bases did Lou Brock steal in his career?
Brock stole 938 bases in the major leagues. That was the career record until Rickey Henderson surpassed it in 1991.
Why did the Cubs trade Lou Brock to the Cardinals?
Chicago traded Brock to St. Louis in 1964 in a deal centered on pitcher Ernie Broglio. Brock immediately flourished with the Cardinals, helping them win the 1964 World Series and making the trade one of baseball's most famous misjudgments.
What stolen-base record did Lou Brock set in 1974?
At age 35, Brock stole 118 bases and broke Maury Wills's modern single-season record of 104. Rickey Henderson later set a new mark with 130 steals in 1982.
How did Lou Brock perform in the World Series?
Brock played in the 1964, 1967 and 1968 World Series with St. Louis, winning the first two. Across those three series, he batted .391 and stole 14 bases.
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