The team that traded Lou Brock had to witness yet another milestone by the St. Louis Cardinals legend. On this day 45 years ago, Brock singled twice in the first four innings to become the 14th player in Major League Baseball history to amass 3,000 hits.
“The fans of St. Louis deserve to see 3,000 hits,” Brock said at Busch Memorial Stadium. “I’m No.
1 in line. I’ve never seen it before either. I’m happy to have been a part of it.
” Following his line drive single off Dennis Lamp’s right hand, Brock received a standing ovation from the 45,000 fans in attendance and was greeted by the first Cardinal to reach the milestone (in 1958), Stan Musial. Brock broke into the majors with the Cubs in 1961. The former Southern University star was traded to the Cardinals in 1964.
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