Story Hill in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dave May
1970 - 1974, 1978
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2019
1. Dave May Marker
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Dave May. One of the most productive players during the franchise's first five years, May led the Brewers in multiple categories from 1970 to 1974, including games (679), plate appearances (2,706), hits (637) and runs (311). Enjoyed his best season in Milwaukee in 1973, when he earned an All-Star selection and hit .303 with 25 home runs and 93 RBI. That year, he led the A.L. in total bases (295), ranked second in hits (189) and finished eighth in MVP voting. Also a valuable defender for Milwaukee, May placed in the top five among A.L. outfielders in putouts each season from 1971 to 1973. Returned to Milwaukee during his final Major League season in 1978, appearing in 39 games.
One of the most productive players during the franchise's first five years, May led the Brewers in multiple categories from 1970 to 1974, including games (679), plate appearances (2,706), hits (637) and runs (311). Enjoyed his best season in Milwaukee in 1973, when he earned an All-Star selection and hit .303 with 25 home runs and 93 RBI. That year, he led the A.L. in total bases (295), ranked second in hits (189) and finished eighth in MVP voting. Also a valuable defender for Milwaukee, May placed in the top five among A.L. outfielders in putouts each season from 1971 to 1973. Returned to Milwaukee during his final Major League season in 1978, appearing in 39 games.
Location. 43° 1.742′ 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. B.J. Surhoff (here, next to this marker); Rob Deer (here, next to this marker); Ted Simmons
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 29, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
