Story Hill in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Johnny Briggs
1971 - 1975
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2019
1. Johnny Briggs Marker
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Johnny Briggs. A consistent outfielder for Milwaukee during the early days of the organization, Briggs posted an OPS better than .750 in each of his five seasons with the Brewers. Ranked in the top ten in the American League in home runs and slugging percentage in 1972. The following season, Briggs received American League MVP consideration as one of only four A.L. players to hit at least 15 home runs and steal at least 15 bases. Most productive season game in 1974 when he established career highs of 140 hits, 30 doubles, eight triples and 73 RBI. Finished fifth in the American League that season with 55 extra-base hits, and also led A.L. left fielders in putouts with 310. Became the first Brewer to collect six hits in a single game.
A consistent outfielder for Milwaukee during the early days of the organization, Briggs posted an OPS better than .750 in each of his five seasons with the Brewers. Ranked in the top ten in the American League in home runs and slugging percentage in 1972. The following season, Briggs received American League MVP consideration as one of only four A.L. players to hit at least 15 home runs and steal at least 15 bases. Most productive season game in 1974 when he established career highs of 140 hits, 30 doubles, eight triples and 73 RBI. Finished fifth in the American League that season with 55 extra-base hits, and also led A.L. left fielders in putouts with 310. Became the first Brewer to collect six hits in a single game.
Location. 43° 1.742′ N, 87° 58.219′ 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. Marker is at or near this postal address: Miller Park, 1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee WI 53214, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are
Additional keywords. Major League Baseball, American League
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2019
2. Brewers Wall of Honor
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2019
3. Johnny Briggs Marker
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 188 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.