Story Hill in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Allan H. "Bud" Selig
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2019
1. Allan H. "Bud" Selig Marker
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Allan H. "Bud" Selig. . A Milwaukee icon and the ninth Commissioner of Major League Baseball, Allan H. "Bud" Selig brought baseball back to his hometown after purchasing the Seattle Pilots out of bankruptcy in 1970, and rebranding the club as the Brewers. Led the franchise until 1998 when his role as Acting Commissioner was made permanent. Under Selig's ownership, the Brewers twice went to the postseason - first in 1981, and then the next year when the club reached the World Series. Instrumental in the construction of one of the great ballparks in baseball, Miller Park, which opened in 2001. During his 39 years as owner, the franchise won seven Organization of the Year Awards and 2,210 games, including 433 wins during a five-year stretch (1978-1982) when the Brewers had the second-most victories in baseball.
A Milwaukee icon and the ninth Commissioner of Major League Baseball, Allan H. "Bud" Selig brought baseball back to his hometown after purchasing the Seattle Pilots out of bankruptcy in 1970, and rebranding the club as the Brewers. Led the franchise until 1998 when his role as Acting Commissioner was made permanent. Under Selig's ownership, the Brewers twice went to the postseason - first in 1981, and then the next year when the club reached the World Series. Instrumental in the construction of one of the great ballparks in baseball, Miller Park, which opened in 2001. During his 39 years as owner, the franchise won seven Organization of the Year Awards and 2,210 games, including 433 wins during a five-year stretch (1978-1982) when the Brewers had the second-most victories in baseball.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Baseball Hall of Famers series list.
Location. 43° 1.742′ N, 87° 58.216′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Story Hill. Marker can be reached from Brewers Way. The marker is part of the Brewers Wall of Honor which is on display on the northeast wall (left field) of Miller Park. It is near the Hot Corner entrance. Touch for map
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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee WI 53214, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Henry Aaron (here, next to this marker); Jim Colborn (here, next to this marker); Bob Uecker (here, next to this marker); Harvey Kuenn (here, next to this marker); Ken Sanders (here, next to this marker); Gorman Thomas (here, next to this marker); Johnny Briggs (here, next to this marker); Sixto Lezcano (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2019
2. Brewers Wall of Honor
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2019
3. Miller Park
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on April 9, 2020, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
