Monday, April 11, 2016

Lou Brock's Ceremonial Strike Highlights Festivities

After all those days wondering if he'd able to keep his balance and all those practice throws to build up confidence, Lou Brock delivered the most meaningful strike of his life on Monday. The ceremonial first pitch, caught by Ted Simmons, punctuated a 45-minute celebration of Cardinals past and present, leading into the team's home opener.
St. Louis Official Site

Hall of Famer Red Schoendienst, who was Hall of Famer Lou Brock’s longtime manager with the Cardinals, nodded in Brock’s direction Monday before the pre-game ceremonies were to begin at the Cardinals’ home opener at Busch Stadium.
Post-Dispatch

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