Story Hill in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Paul Molitor
1978 - 1992
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2019
1. Paul Molitor Marker
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Paul Molitor. Selected third overall by the Brewers in the 1977 draft, Molitor played the first 15 years of his career in Milwaukee. As a Brewer, Molitor hit .303, earned five All-Star appearances ('80, '85, '88, '91, '92), two Silver Slugger Awards, and finished among the A.L. top ten in batting average eight times. Ended career ranked second all-time in franchise history with 2,281 hits and 1,275 runs. His 39-game hitting streak during the 1987 season was the seventh-longest in MLB history. Batted .355 with 11 hits - including a Major League-record five hits in game 1 - during the 1982 World Series. His #4 jersey was retired by the Brewers in 1999. Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame as a Brewer in 2004.
Selected third overall by the Brewers in the 1977 draft, Molitor played the first 15 years of his career in Milwaukee. As a Brewer, Molitor hit .303, earned five All-Star appearances ('80, '85, '88, '91, '92), two Silver Slugger Awards, and finished among the A.L. top ten in batting average eight times. Ended career ranked second all-time in franchise history with 2,281 hits and 1,275 runs. His 39-game hitting streak during the 1987 season was the seventh-longest in MLB history. Batted .355 with 11 hits - including a Major League-record five hits in game 1 - during the 1982 World Series. His #4 jersey was retired by the Brewers in 1999. Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame as a Brewer in 2004.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 43° 1.743′ N, 87° 58.233′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Story Hill. 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 within walking distance of this marker. Bob McClure (here, next to this marker); Charlie Moore (here, next to this marker); Mike Fetters
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 8 times this year. Last updated on October 4, 2019, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 29, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
