Bleed Cubbie Blue · Jan 8, 2023
Cubs historical sleuthing: Lou Brock edition
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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, 5-1, but were still hoping to acquire some strength via a last-minute trade. President George Weiss admitted: “I’ve been in touch with every other club in the major leagues, but the prospects of a deal are slim.”