Story Hill in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
George Scott
1972 - 1976
Photographed by Devon Polzar, 2019
1. George Scott Marker
Inscription.
George Scott. Acquired from the Boston Red Sox during the 1971 offseason, Scott played five seasons with the Brewers before returning to Boston. Scott made the most of his brief time in Milwaukee, with a five-year performance that placed him among the best players in the American League. In addition to winning a Gold Glove in each of his five seasons, "Boomer" led the A.L. from 1972 to 1976 in games (782), plate appearances (3,320) and total bases (1,371), while ranking second in hits (851) and third in both home runs (115) and RBI (463). Scott's best season came in 1975 when he earned All-Star recognition and finished eighth in MVP voting while leading the A.L. in home runs (36), RBO (109) and total bases (318).
Acquired from the Boston Red Sox during the 1971 offseason, Scott played five seasons with the Brewers before returning to Boston. Scott made the most of his brief time in Milwaukee, with a five-year performance that placed him among the best players in the American League. In addition to winning a Gold Glove in each of his five seasons, "Boomer" led the A.L. from 1972 to 1976 in games (782), plate appearances (3,320) and total bases (1,371), while ranking second in hits (851) and third in both home runs (115) and RBI (463). Scott's best season came in 1975 when he earned All-Star recognition and finished eighth in MVP voting while leading the A.L. in home runs (36), RBO (109) and total bases (318).
Location. 43° 1.742′ N, 87° 58.221′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Story Hill. It 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 entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee WI 53214, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bill Castro (here, next to this marker); Ben Oglivie
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 12, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
