Lou Brock (2002)
Louisiana Legends Gala
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Awards
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2002-06-09
Duration: 00:05:58
Subjects: Brock, Lou, 1939- | Sports | Baseball players | Southern University and A & M College
Contributors:
- Nickel, Jim Host
- Fudge, Anna Marie Interviewee
- Lee, Curtis Interviewee
- Brock, Lou Speaker
Description
This segment from the 2002 Louisiana Legends Gala features a profile and a speech by Lou Brock accepting his recognition as a Louisiana Legend. Brock, a native of Mer Rouge and an alumnus of Southern University, played professional baseball for the Chicago Cubs from 1961-1964 and the St. Louis Cardinals from 1964-1979. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985. The profile includes interviews with Brock’s high school teacher, Anna Marie Fudge, and Curtis Lee of the Southern System Foundation. Host: Jim Nickel