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In reply to the discussion: Lou Brock RIP [View all]

nevergiveup

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5. I grew up a little north of St. Louis in the 50's.
Tue Sep 8, 2020, 11:57 AM
Sep 2020

Musial was of course my #1 hero but Brock and Gibson were a close second. Some of my fondest childhood memories took place at old Busch Stadium. I saw some of the greats including Jackie Robinson and Willie Mays but my heart always remained with all of those old Cardinals players.

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