Story Hill in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Jerry Augustine
1975-1984
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2019
1. Jerry Augustine Marker
Inscription.
Jerry Augustine. A Kewaunee, Wisconsin, native and UW-La Crosse alumnus, Augustine spent his entire 10-year career with the Brewers. Named to the 1976 A.L. All-Rookie Team before enjoying back-to-back 30 start seasons in 1977 and 1978. Started 87 games from 1976 through 1978, amassing 34 wins and 24 complete games in 569 innings. Set a Brewers record with seven consecutive complete games by a left-handed pitcher in 1977. Spent majority of final six seasons pitching in relief, collecting 11 saves in 154 relief appearances. Upon his retirement, Augustine's 279 pitching appearances ranked third in franchise history. Following his Major League career, Augustine coached baseball at UW-Milwaukee and served as a Brewers television analyst.
A Kewaunee, Wisconsin, native and UW-La Crosse alumnus, Augustine spent his entire 10-year career with the Brewers. Named to the 1976 A.L. All-Rookie Team before enjoying back-to-back 30 start seasons in 1977 and 1978. Started 87 games from 1976 through 1978, amassing 34 wins and 24 complete games in 569 innings. Set a Brewers record with seven consecutive complete games by a left-handed pitcher in 1977. Spent majority of final six seasons pitching in relief, collecting 11 saves in 154 relief appearances. Upon his retirement, Augustine's 279 pitching appearances ranked third in franchise history. Following his Major League career, Augustine coached baseball at UW-Milwaukee and served as a Brewers television analyst.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
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: 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. Johnny Briggs (here, next to this marker); Gorman Thomas (here, next
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 134 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on April 7, 2020, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
