Story Hill in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Bob Wickman
1996 - 2000
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2019
1. Bob Wickman Marker
Inscription.
Bob Wickman. The Green Bay, Wisconsin, native and UW-Whitewater alumnus, Wickman spent five of his 15 Major League seasons in Milwaukee. Named Brewers Pitcher of the Year in 1998 and 1999, during which time he compiled 62 saves and a 3.62 ERA. On September 21, 1999, Wickman broke the Brewers' single-season saves record by notching his 37th save of the year, surpassing Doug Jones. Earned his first All-Star selection in 2000 before being traded to the Cleveland Indians for Richie Sexson. During his tenure in Milwaukee, Wickman posted a 3.20 ERA and 79 saves in 272 games. His 79 saves as a Brewer tied Mike Fetters for third in franchise history.
The Green Bay, Wisconsin, native and UW-Whitewater alumnus, Wickman spent five of his 15 Major League seasons in Milwaukee. Named Brewers Pitcher of the Year in 1998 and 1999, during which time he compiled 62 saves and a 3.62 ERA. On September 21, 1999, Wickman broke the Brewers' single-season saves record by notching his 37th save of the year, surpassing Doug Jones. Earned his first All-Star selection in 2000 before being traded to the Cleveland Indians for Richie Sexson. During his tenure in Milwaukee, Wickman posted a 3.20 ERA and 79 saves in 272 games. His 79 saves as a Brewer tied Mike Fetters for third in franchise history.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 43° 1.743′ N, 87° 58.235′ 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. John Jaha (here, next to this marker); Fernando Viña (here, next to this marker); Ben Sheets (here, next to this marker); Geoff Jenkins (here,
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 20, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
