Show me a guy who's afraid to look bad, and I'll show you a guy you can beat every time. Lou Brock afraidbadbeat Change image and share on social
Your bat is your life. It's your weapon. You don't want to go into battle with anything that feels less than perfect. Lou Brock batbattlefelt Change image and share on social
Some players tell me that since retiring they've had the urge to go somewhere every three days. To satisfy that urge, they may even jump in the car and drive around the block. Lou Brock blockcarday Change image and share on social
There is a definite loneliness in the game. Most people stay away from you since they think they're intruding upon your time. And after the ball game, when it's 11 o'clock and you want to eat dinner some place, the restaurants are closed. Lou Brock ballclockclose share on social
Stealing bases was put to me almost as a prerequisite for staying in the game. They didn't give me a handbook on how to do it; they said do it. Under those conditions you go out and develop your own handbook. Lou Brock basisconditiondevelop share on social
I had a job on college campus. I lost that job, but on my way home I heard an inner voice that said go out for the baseball team. I was a walk-on, and I was actually petrified as a walk-on because you're not an athlete. Lou Brock athletebaseballcampus share on social
Jim Crow was king... and I heard a game in which Jackie Robinson was playing, and I felt pride in being alive. Lou Brock alivecrowfelt Change image and share on social
They will look at my career as the guy who gave it all but at the same time did it with integrity. That's what we all aim for - the respect of the game as well as the honesty that's played a part of that game. Lou Brock aimcareergame share on social