1977 Topps Baseball #355 - Lou Brock

• Lou Brock started to slow down in 1977. He stole 35 bases, his lowest total since 1963. Lou was caught stealing 24 times, leading the National League.
• After Frank Robinson was fired from his post as the manager of the Cleveland Indians, Brock said that he had no interest in ever becoming a manager. He said it would be too difficult to please everyone.
• 1977 Stats: .272, 2 HR, 46 RBI, 35 stolen bases
• 1977 Highlights:
• May 30 - Went 4 for 5 with 4 RBI in the Cardinals' 14-0 rout of the Chicago Cubs.
• Aug 23 - Singled in the eventual winning run in the second inning as the Cardinals beat the LA Dodgers 2-1. The single was his 2800th career hit.
• Aug 29 - Stole his 892nd and 893rd bases, breaking the all-time record that was held by Ty Cobb. The Cardinals lost to the San Diego Padres 4-3.
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