1985 Headline: Lou Brock Voted Into National Baseball Hall Of Fame

1985 Headline:  Lou Brock Voted Into National Baseball Hall Of Fame

On this day in 1985, Lou Brock was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame.  At the time of his election, Brock was the all-time stolen bases leaders in major league history.  Also a member of the ’3,000 Hits Club’, Brock collected 3,023 total hits during his 19-year career.  Brock was a 6-time All-Star, and was part of two World Series championship winning teams with the Cardinals.

Brock was first eligible for election into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985.  He was voted in on his first ballot capturing 315 of 395 votes cast, good for a 79.7% clip.

Lou Brock 2002 Fleer ‘Fall Classic’

Lou Brock 2002 Fleer ‘Fall Classic’

I still have the St. Louis Cardinals and their 2011 World Series title on my brain…

And at the same time, I start thinking about the Cardinals legends…  Between all of the attention (rightfully so) to Gibson, Ozzie, Musial, Red, and Lou Brock during pre-game ceremonies in the World Series, I made some efforts to go after a few more cards of these legendary Redbirds…

This one comes from the 2002 Fleer ‘Fall Classic’ set and features Hall of Famer, Lou Brock.  Brock himself is a 2-time World Series champion – winning titles in 1964 and 1967.

A great addition to my collection that honors him, this card is a beauty!!!

Lou Brock & Fergie Jenkins 2004 Donruss Leather & Lumber – Dual Game Used Jersey Card

Lou Brock & Fergie Jenkins 2004 Donruss Leather & Lumber – Dual Game Used Jersey Card

If a picture is worth a million words, I say this one could equate to 1.5 million – easily…

Featuring two of my favorite players from the 1960s and 1970s, this card is an instant favorite in the ’30-Year Old Cardboard’ collection.

I have the base card, but there is something about the addition of two pieces of Game-Used jersey – 1 from Lou Brock and 1 from Fergie Jenkins.

Simply awesome!!!

Take a look:

The card is serial numbered as 71/100.  I wonder if the remaining 99 owners are as happy as I am to be an owner…

Happy Anniversary Lou Brock!!!

Happy Anniversary Lou Brock!!!

On this day in 1974, Lou Brock stole his 105th base of the season.  This stolen bases gave Brock the single-season record as he eclipsed the 104-mark set by Maury Wills in 1962.

But Brock didn’t slow down.  In fact, he kept right on running in 1974 and by the end of the baseball season, he had a new record – 118 swipes!

And while this record was relatively short-lived(it lasted just 8 years), this is what catapulted Brock’s status as one of the greatest runners that the sport had ever seen.

Congratulations and Happy Anniversary to Mr. Brock!!!

Baseball Card Show Purchase #1 – 1978 Topps Lou Brock

Baseball Card Show Purchase #1 – 1978 Topps Lou Brock

I hunt for vintage baseball cards.  And on the happy occasion that I find some to sort through, I try to nab on the good ones as quickly as I can.

This one, from the 1978 Topps baseball card set, features Cardinals’ great, Lou Brock.

And while the card is far from spectacular as it relates to design or image choice, it is Lou Brock, one of the most underrated players in baseball history (my opinion).

I paid $0.50 for this one.

Lou Brock 2001 Upper Deck ‘UD Decade’ – 1970′s

Lou Brock 2001 Upper Deck ‘UD Decade’ – 1970′s

I am really digging this series of card issued by Upper Deck in 2001.

From the Dawsons to the Murrays to the Palmers – I like them all!!

And now you can officially add Lou Brock to that list as well.

Here is the card of Brock that I recently picked up:

Pretty nice, huh?

I am digging the Yellow, White, and Orange border on this card.  If Upper Deck used those colors for the cards of the Orioles I think that they would look fantastic!!

Take a peek in the background – Imagine being able to watch the action from Spring Training from the comforts of your condo!! 

Lou Brock 2004 Topps All-Time Fan Favorites!!!

Lou Brock 2004 Topps All-Time Fan Favorites!!!

All-Time favorites?  You bet your sweet A$$!!  LOL

Lou Brock?  Check!

St. Louis Cardinals?  Check!

1975 Topps design?  Eh, Ok…

One great looking, team-color themed baseball card?  Oh, Yeah!!!

Lou Brock 2010 Topps Triple Threads – SWEET!!!!

Lou Brock 2010 Topps Triple Threads – SWEET!!!!

Wow, this one is a beauty!!!

I love how the picture of Brock really jumps off the card.  And if you cannot see that in the scan, I apologize – and you’ll just have to take my word for it.

And I also really like the background of the photo – the batting practice scene looks very cool!!

It also doesn’t hurt that the card is serial numbered as 97/1350 – and I love the Silver lettering throughout!!!

Happy Birthday Lou Brock!!!

Happy Birthday Lou Brock!!!

Lou Brock turns 72 years old today.

A classic player that has no equals in today’s game, Lou Brock was a player of extraordinary talents.  A man who could run like the wind and hit like a machine, Brock was a baseball stud during his 19-season career.

With 5 top-10 finishes for the MVP award, Brock solidified himself as a top-notch player early in his career and maintained that ranking throughout his playing days.  A star in the making with the Chicago Cubs, Brock really established himself as a superstar when he joined the St. Louis Cardinals.  It was there that he became baseball’s all-time stolen base king, a member of the 3,000 hits club, and a Hall of Fame player.

Of all of the players that started their careers in Chicago and then moved elsewhere, and there are plenty, it is Brock that I wish had never left. 

Happy Birthday Mr. Brock!!!

Lou Brock 2005 Upper Deck Past Time Pennants

Lou Brock 2005 Upper Deck Past Time Pennants

Just an absolutely sweet card of one of my favorite Cardinals players – Mr. Lou Brock!!!

The scan looks good, but the card in-person is fantastic!!!

Between the Silver accents peppered throughout the card’s design coupled with the bold Red colors from Brock’s uniform, this card has a great blend of strong color while still holding a vintage look and feel.

Instant classic?  YESSIR!!!