Story Hill in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ben Oglivie
1978 - 1986
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2019
1. Ben Oglivie Marker
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Ben Oglivie. Acquired during the 1977 offseason, Oglivie spent the final nine seasons of his 16-year career with the Brewers. Enjoyed career-best season in 1980, batting .304 with .925 OPS and A.L.-leading 41 home runs, earning the Silver Slugger Award and the first of three All-Star selections. Slugged 34 home runs and collected 102 RBI during A.L. Pennant-winning season in 1982. Finished among A.L. top ten in RBI three straight years (1980-1982). One of the most feared hitters of his time, Oglivie was the only A.L. player to be intentionally walked at least 10 times in each season from 1978 to 1983. Finished his Brewers career ranked third in club history in home runs (176), RBI (685) and total bases (1,908).
Acquired during the 1977 offseason, Oglivie spent the final nine seasons of his 16-year career with the Brewers. Enjoyed career-best season in 1980, batting .304 with .925 OPS and A.L.-leading 41 home runs, earning the Silver Slugger Award and the first of three All-Star selections. Slugged 34 home runs and collected 102 RBI during A.L. Pennant-winning season in 1982. Finished among A.L. top ten in RBI three straight years (1980-1982). One of the most feared hitters of his time, Oglivie was the only A.L. player to be intentionally walked at least 10 times in each season from 1978 to 1983. Finished his Brewers career ranked third in club history in home runs (176), RBI (685) and total bases (1,908).
Location. 43° 1.743′ N, 87° 58.221′ 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. Don Sutton (here, next to this marker); Chuck Crim (here, next to this marker);
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 200 times since then and 14 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.
