Story Hill in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ken Sanders
1970 - 1972
Photographed By Devon Polzar, June 29, 2019
1. Ken Sanders Marker
Inscription.
Ken Sanders. Known as "The Bulldog" for his tenacity on the mound, Sanders spent three seasons with the Brewers during his nine-team, 10-year Major League career. Named the Sporting News Fireman of the Year in 1971 after leading the Major Leagues with 31 saves, 83 appearances and 77 games finished. Also recorded seven wins with a 1.91 ERA in 136.2 innings pitched that season. His 31 saves set a franchise single-season record that stood for 18 years. Posted 61 saves and a 2.21 ERA in 321 innings pitched over 195 appearances as a Brewer. At the time of his induction into the Wall of Honor, Sanders' 2.21 ERA as a Brewer was the lowest in franchise history among pitchers with at least 100 appearances.
Known as "The Bulldog" for his tenacity on the mound, Sanders spent three seasons with the Brewers during his nine-team, 10-year Major League career. Named the Sporting News Fireman of the Year in 1971 after leading the Major Leagues with 31 saves, 83 appearances and 77 games finished. Also recorded seven wins with a 1.91 ERA in 136.2 innings pitched that season. His 31 saves set a franchise single-season record that stood for 18 years. Posted 61 saves and a 2.21 ERA in 321 innings pitched over 195 appearances as a Brewer. At the time of his induction into the Wall of Honor, Sanders' 2.21 ERA as a Brewer was the lowest in franchise history among pitchers with at least 100 appearances.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 43° 1.743′ N, 87° 58.218′ 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: 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. Harvey Kuenn (here, next to this marker); Sixto Lezcano (here, next to this marker); Gorman Thomas (here, next
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 12, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
