Rickey Henderson

On this date in 1991, Rickey Henderson passes Lou Brock as the major league stolen base leader with 939 steals.

"I'm a walking record."

Lou Brock

On this date in 1985, Lou Brock is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"I have a decided advantage over the pitcher because I can change my stealing technique but a pitcher's motion is mechanical. He cannot alter it without risking injury to his arm."

Bill Virdon

On this date in 1975, Bill Virdon replaces recently fired Preston Gomez as manager of the Astros.

"I don't believe it. Lou Brock could not have made that play again - even on instant replay."

Lou Brock

On this date in 1985, Lou Brock is inducted into the Hall of Fame.

"I was safe. I touched the center of the plate right between Freehan's legs. Freehan came up behind me as we were arguing after the play and tagged me. That was the only time he did tag me." - on being thrown out at the plate during Game 5 of the 1968 World Series

Lou Brock

Born on today's date, Lou Brock.

"I arrived early because I didn't want to be seen as 'big time'. The last thing I wanted was to arrive when Willie Mays was arriving. I was young and did not want to show disrespect. The game started at 3:00 pm, so I got to the stadium at about 9:00 am that morning. I was the only one in the clubhouse except the young man clubhouse attendant they had there. I decided, being an All Star, that I could be a little 'big time' and I beckoned the kid over and asked him if he would get me a Coca-Cola. The young man returned with my Coca-Cola and then introduced himself, 'Hi, I'm Tom Seaver.' He made me pay for that Coke for about 14 seasons."

Rickey Henderson

On this date in 1991, Rickey Henderson passes Lou Brock as the major league stolen base leader with his 939th steal.

"I'm a walking record."

Bill Virdon

On this date in 1975, Bill Virdon replaces recently fired Preston Gomex as manager of the Astros.

"I don't believe it. Lou Brock could not make that play again - even on instant replay."

Lou Brock

On this date in 1979, Lou Brock collects his 3000th hit.

"When I was a kid, I used to imagine animals running under my bed. I told my dad and he solved the problem quickly. He cut the legs off the bed."

Lou Brock

Born on today's date, Lou Brock.

"I was safe. I touched the center of the plate right between Freehan's legs. Freehan came up behind me as we were arguing after the play and tagged me. That was the only time he did tag me." - on being thrown out at the plate during Game 5 of the 1968 World Series

Lou Brock

On this date in 1985, Lou Brock is elected into the Hall of Fame.

"When I was a kid, I used to imagine animals running under my bed. I told my dad, and he solved the problem quickly. He cut the legs off the bed."

Lou Brock

Born on today's date, Lou Brock.

"When I was a kid, I used to imagine animals running under my bad. I told my dad and he solved the problem quickly. He cut the legs off the bed."

Lou Brock

Lou is known for his famous quip:

"Don't go in standing up."*

*Hey, he could have said it. He would have had reason to.