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I grew up in southern Illinois during Lou's playing days and playing sandlot ball, every kid became Lou Brock when he got on base.
His 1974 run at Maury Wills single season stolen bases record was a day to day following for us, usually listening to the games on the radio, though I do remember a few games of the week on TV that were interrupted anytime Lou got on base.
They would cut to the Cardinal game, then show the split screen battle between him and the pitcher. The stadium would be buzzing with crowd noise in anticipation of what was to come. He blew the record out of the water getting 118 that year I think, to Maury's 104.
Always came across as a very smart, good guy in interviews. Came up with the Brockabella - the umbrella hat - that was popular for a time around St. Louis.
RIP
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