Cubs historical sleuthing: Lou Brock edition

Jan 8 2023 by Bleed Cubbie Blue

 
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Here he is scoring a run as a Cub.

Getty Images has quite the detailed description:

Chicago’s Lou Brock slides across plate with Cubs’ first tally in second inning at the Polo Grounds last night. Ump Stan Landes calls play as catcher Sammy Taylor looks disgusted with whole bit. Pesky Brock had singled, stolen second and then scored on Andre Rodgers’ double. The Mets, who were opening a 13-game home stand, went down to defeat,...

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