Lou Brock steals the 800th base of his career as the Cardinals beat the visiting Braves 6 – 2. Carl Morton is on the mound and Biff Pocoroba behind the plate when Lou swipes second base.

On August 24, 1975 — Lou Brock steals the 800th base of his career as the Cardinals beat the visiting Braves 6 – 2. Carl Morton is on the mound and Biff Pocoroba behind the plate when Lou swipes second base.

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