Story Hill in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Henry Aaron
1975-1976
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2019
1. Henry Aaron Marker
Inscription.
Henry Aaron. Known as "Hammerin' Hank" for clubbing 755 career home runs, Aaron retired as a Brewer, finishing in the same city in which his Major League career started. Set numerous records during his 23-year career, including Most Home Runs, Games Played, At-Bats, Total Bases and RBI. Hit his 755th - and final- home run on July 20, 1976 at County Stadium. During his two-year stint in a Brewers uniform, Aaron hit 22 home runs with 95 RBI in 736 at-bats. Selected to the A.L. All-Star Team in 1975 - his 21st consecutive selection to the Midsummer Classic. During his 12 years in Milwaukee as a member of the Braves, Aaron won three Gold Gloves, two N.L. Pennants, one N.L. MVP Award and a World Series.
Known as "Hammerin' Hank" for clubbing 755 career home runs, Aaron retired as a Brewer, finishing in the same city in which his Major League career started. Set numerous records during his 23-year career, including Most Home Runs, Games Played, At-Bats, Total Bases and RBI. Hit his 755th - and final- home run on July 20, 1976 at County Stadium. During his two-year stint in a Brewers uniform, Aaron hit 22 home runs with 95 RBI in 736 at-bats. Selected to the A.L. All-Star Team in 1975 - his 21st consecutive selection to the Midsummer Classic. During his 12 years in Milwaukee as a member of the Braves, Aaron won three Gold Gloves, two N.L. Pennants, one N.L. MVP Award and a World Series.
Location. 43° 1.742′ N, 87° 58.217′ 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 within walking distance of this marker. Jim Colborn (here, next to this marker); Allan H. "Bud" Selig
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 121 times since then and 9 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.
