Baseball Hall of Famer Lou Brock is born in El Dorado, Arkansas.
At a Glance
- Date
- 18 June 1939
- Location
- El Dorado, Arkansas
- Key people
- Lou Brock
- Category
- Sports
- Source
- Biographical records · National Baseball Hall of Fame
What It Meant Then
He set major-league records for stolen bases and helped the Cardinals to championships.
What It Means Now
Brock is remembered as one of the game's greatest base stealers.
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