Story Hill in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Rob Deer
1986 - 1990
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2019
1. Rob Deer Marker
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Rob Deer. A power-hitting right fielder, Deer lead the club in home runs in each of his five seasons in Milwaukee, becoming the first Brewer to lead the franchise in home runs five straight years. Compiled 100+ hits, 20+ home runs and 80+ RBI in three consecutive seasons from 1986 to 1988, smashing a career-high 33 home runs in 1986. Finished among the top ten A.L. home runs from 1986 to 1990 were fourth-most in the A.L. and placed him fifth on the Brewers' all-time home run list. Hit the game-tying home run on Easter Sunday 1987, allowing the Brewers to extend their winning-streak to 12 games to open the season. Equaled a Major League record by hitting Grand Slams in back-t0-back games in 1987.
A power-hitting right fielder, Deer lead the club in home runs in each of his five seasons in Milwaukee, becoming the first Brewer to lead the franchise in home runs five straight years. Compiled 100+ hits, 20+ home runs and 80+ RBI in three consecutive seasons from 1986 to 1988, smashing a career-high 33 home runs in 1986. Finished among the top ten A.L. home runs from 1986 to 1990 were fourth-most in the A.L. and placed him fifth on the Brewers' all-time home run list. Hit the game-tying home run on Easter Sunday 1987, allowing the Brewers to extend their winning-streak to 12 games to open the season. Equaled a Major League record by hitting Grand Slams in back-t0-back games in 1987.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 43° 1.743′ N, 87° 58.222′ 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: 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. Ted Simmons (here, next to this marker); Pete Vuckovich (here, next to this marker); B.J. Surhoff
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 5, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
