I just heard his name mentioned on a radio show, so I thought I'd throw this one out there. Why do you think he is or isn't worthy of being in the Hall of Fame?
2007-07-23 10:45:23 · 11 answers · asked by Craig S 7 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Yes, I believe he is. He was an excellent lead-off hitter for many years, and his stolen base record stood for many years til eclipsed by Rickey Henderson. He's a class act who didn't cause any problems in or out of baseball. He deserves the Hall. I grew up watching him and saw him play at Old Busch Stadium on many occasions.
2007-07-23 10:52:50 · answer #1 · answered by ancestorhunter29 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Lou Brock was one of the fastest players ever to play and retired the all time stolen base leader- to be replaced by Rickey Henderson. He was also a very good hitter with 3,000 hits anda great defensive player. More importantly, he took mediocre Cardinals teams who spent the 1950's and early 1960's not contending and helped them win three pennants and two world series in the 1964 to 1968 period. Not one of the all-time greats, but his speed and other talented have been rarely matched.
2007-07-23 23:09:10 · answer #2 · answered by Patrick M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh, I'm confused. He IS in the Hall of Fame. I don't get it. What is 'the inner circle'? What is the issue here?
Brock was one of the absolute greats. Ask any Cub fan. Sweet Lou is the subject of quite possibly the worst trade in history.
2007-07-23 18:25:11 · answer #3 · answered by Sarrafzedehkhoee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. He was a tremendous combination of blinding speed and tremendous power. Everyone remembers all the stolen bases, but the man had some pop in his bat. That made him one of the great leadoff men of all time, behind Henderson and Raines. Plus, he was the offensive catalyst to the great Cardinal teams of the 1960's.
2007-07-23 18:01:44 · answer #4 · answered by wdx2bb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Cardinals were one of the great teams of the 1960s with such stars as Bob Gibson, Orlando Cepeda and Curt Flood. And yet, the saying about them at the time was:
"If you stop Brock you stop the Cardinals."
Enough said.
2007-07-23 19:10:00 · answer #5 · answered by Baccheus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely..... I'm still pissed at the Cubs for trading Lou Brock to St. Louis for Ernie Broglio. The second worst trade the Cubs ever made
2007-07-23 18:43:39 · answer #6 · answered by Tommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no offense but this is one of the easier questions ive seen on here. 3000+hits, 900+stolen bases, held the single season record for sb for several years, leadoff hitter for the cards in the late 60s and dont forget he was a very solid defensive outfielder.
2007-07-23 19:05:49 · answer #7 · answered by eric w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without a doubt. He had 3023 hits a .293 career batting average and 938 stolen bases. He was a great player.
2007-07-23 18:12:49 · answer #8 · answered by swa1959 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely he should be. 3000 hits and 900+ stolen bases. Where's the debate?
2007-07-23 18:34:25 · answer #9 · answered by Dave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he is ...he had many many fans all over..even here in Cub territory he was well respected by his peers..and fans...he is a class act..
2007-07-23 17:58:13 · answer #10 · answered by nas88car300 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋