Story Hill in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Mike Caldwell
1977 - 1984
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2019
1. Mike Caldwell Marker
One of the most successful pitchers in Brewers history, the Southpaw appeared in 239 games for Milwaukee over an eight-year span. Best season occurred in 1978 as the A.L. Cy Young Runner-Up with a 22-9 record, A.L.-best 23 complete games and franchise-best 2.36 ERA, from 1978-1983, led the A.L. in innings pitched (1,384) and complete games (75), ranked second in shutouts (18) and fourth in wins (91). His winning percentages in 1978 and 1979 ranked fifth and second in the A.L., respectively. A key starter on the 1982 team, Caldwell earned the wins in game one and game five of the 1982 World Series. Retired as the franchise leader in winning percentage (.560), ERA (3.74) and complete games (81).Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 43° 1.742′ N, 87° 58.22′ 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jim Gantner (here, next to this marker); George Scott (here, next to this marker); Bill Castro (here, next to this marker); Jim Slaton (here, next to this marker); Ben Oglivie (here, next to this marker); Chuck Crim (here, next to this marker); Cecil Cooper (here, next to this marker); Don Sutton (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2019
2. Brewers Wall of Honor
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2019
3. Miller Park
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 94 times since then and 10 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.
