A ticket from the night Lou Brock became the 14th player in major-league history to collect 3,000 hits.

Why This Ticket Matters

On August 13, 1979, Lou Brock entered the St. Louis Cardinals’ game against the Chicago Cubs needing two hits to reach 3,000.

After singling in the first inning, Brock reached the milestone in the fourth with a hit off Cubs pitcher Dennis Lamp. St. Louis went on to win 3–2.

Brock was already one of baseball’s defining base stealers and leadoff hitters. This ticket marks the night he added one of the sport’s most celebrated lifetime batting achievements to his Hall of Fame career.

Seller’s note: Historical information in this “Why This Ticket Matters” section is presented for general context and has not been independently verified for correctness.

Ticket Details

• Date: August 13, 1979
• Teams: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs
• Venue: Busch Stadium, St. Louis
• Final score: Cardinals 3, Cubs 2
• Milestone: Lou Brock’s 3,000th career hit
• Pitcher: Dennis Lamp
• Condition: VG