Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Harry Dalton

By Devon Polzar, 2019

1. Harry Dalton Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Harry Dalton was General Manager of the Brewers for 14 seasons from 1978-91. Under his leadership, the Brewers posted a .520 winning percentage (1,149 - 1,062) and won over 90 games on four occasions (1978, 1979, 1982 and 1987). In 1980, Dalton acquired Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers, catcher Ted Simmons and pitcher Pete Vuckovich in a blockbuster trade with St. Louis. The Brewers reached the postseason in 1981 and 1982, including a World Series appearance in '82, going 95-67 during the regular season. Dalton was honored as Major League Executive of the Year by Sporting News that season.

Location. 43° 1.743′ N, 87° 58.237′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. 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. Bill Schroeder (here, next to this marker); Corey Hart (here, next to this marker); Mark Loretta (here,

Brewers Wall of Honor image. Click for full size.

By Devon Polzar, 2019

2. Brewers Wall of Honor

next to this marker); Jeff Cirillo (here, next to this marker); Craig Counsell (here, next to this marker); Richie Sexson (here, next to this marker); Bob Wickman (here, next to this marker); Fernando Vina (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.

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By Devon Polzar, 2019

3. Miller Park

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Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2019. This page originally submitted on September 4, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 4, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.