One of the most famous baserunners in the history of Major League Baseball is now without part of what was one of his biggest weapons.
Hall of Famer Lou Brock had part of his left leg amputated recently because of an infection related to a diabetic condition, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
From the Post-Dipatch’s Rick Hummel:
An infection relative to a diabetic condition has necessitated the amputation of Brock’s left leg just below the knee. But the Brock family has sent a message that the Base Burglar is recovering well and, according to a source, Brock already is taking steps with a walker and will be fitted for a prosthetic device.
Brock, 76, enjoyed a 19-year MLB career, including 16 seasons with the Cardinals. The left-fielder was a six-time All-Star and led the league in runs scored twice and stolen bases eight times. In 1974, he stole 118 bases.
While we feel badly for Brock that he had to have part of his leg amputated, we like to look at the positive side of all situations. And in this case, that means Brock can get a prosthetic leg like this awesome one.
