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
I don't think about goals and records. Competition is what keeps me playing. Lou Brock competitiongoalplay 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
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
I was not in the church, but we claim, like so many people, 'Yeah, I grew up in the church.' Well yeah, I grew up in the church and went to church, but I knew nothing about the Lord. I had no idea what it meant about walking in faith. Lou Brock churchclaimfaith 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
The baseball held was my fantasy of what life offered. Lou Brock baseballfantasyhold Change image and 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
