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Lou Brock Biography, Age, Death, Wife, Children, Family, Facts, Wiki & More

Updated On : September 9, 2020

Short Biography

Lou Brock was born on 18-06-1939 in El Dorado in the state of Arkansas, United States. He was an American Baseball Player & Broadcaster.

Other Name: Louis Clark Brock
Other Professions: Broadcaster

Lou Brock Complete Bio & Career

Born on 18 June 1939, Louis Clark Lou Brock was a baseball outfielder from America. He started playing baseball from his college days. His average in 1st year was only .189 but he raised it to .500 average the next year. He got selected in the Pan American games in 1959. He tried his level best to reach to the cardinals.
 
But he was signed by the Chicago clubs in 1960 as a free agent. He made his debut on 10 September 1961 when he was 22. He aspired to be known as a power hitter but couldn’t. He had great speed and base. Then he headed to St. Louis cardinals. With the help of Brock, the Cardinals reached the national league pennant. The 1964 world series was also won by the cardinals under the guidance of Brock. Recognizing his efforts, he was awarded the most valuable player award in 1964.
 
He had 190 hits to his credit in 1969 and consequently was named as the NL player of the month. On 29 August 1977, he became the major league stolen base leader in a match against San Diego Padres. He was the 14th player in the history who reached 3000 hits against the Chicago Bulls. At the end of the season, he retired and was named national league comeback player of the year.

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Health Issues, Illness and Death Info

Lou Brock died on 06-09-2020 in St. Louis, Missouri. He died of a diabetic infection at the age of 81.

DEATHDAY 6 September,2020 (Saturday)
DEATH PLACE St. Louis, Missouri
DEATH COUNTRY United States

Lou Brock Family, Relatives and Other Relations

He married Jacqueline Layne, Virginia Daniels and Katie Hay. He has children named, Lou Brock Jr.

Life's Important Dates Of Lou Brock

Body Measurements

Skin Colour Black
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour Black

Personal Info

Home Town El Dorado, Arkansas
Nationality British
Address Arkansas
School N/A
College N/A
Qualification N/A
Marital Status Married
Salary N/A
Net Worth N/A
Official Website N/A

Favourites

Favorite Color White
Favorite Sport Baseball
Favorite Place Dubai
Favorite Dress Casuals
Favorite Accessories Ties, Watches

Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About Lou Brock

  • He was the director of YTB International.
  • He had Blood cancer.
  • He was the father of the University of Southern California.

Lou Brock Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown

Lou Brock was 81 years 2 months & 18 days old age.