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

Jim Slaton

1971 - 1977, 1979 - 1983

Photographed by Devon Polzar, 2019

1. Jim Slaton Marker

Inscription. The Brewers' longest tenured pitcher, Slaton played 12 of his Major League seasons in Milwaukee. Named an A.L. All-Star in 1977, a season in which he compiled double-digit wins and 200-plus innings for the fifth consecutive year. Enjoyed best campaign in 1976, with a 3.44 ERA, 14 wins, 12 complete games and a career-high 292.2 innings pitched. Placed among the A.L. top ten in winning percentage in 1982 and 1983. Was a significant contributor during the 1982 postseason, earning the save in game four of the ALCS and the win in game four of the World Series. Entered Wall of Honor as the franchise's all-time leader in wins (118), innings pitched (2,038), games started (268) and shutouts (19).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.

Location. 43° 1.742′ N, 87° 58.22′ 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.

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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: Jim Gantner (here, next to this marker); Mike Caldwell (here, next to this marker); Sal Bando (here, next to this marker); Bill Travers (here, next to this marker); George Scott (here, next to this marker); Bill Castro (here, next to this marker); Cecil Cooper (here, next to this marker); Ben Oglivie (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.

Brewers Wall of Honor image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devon Polzar, 2019

2. Brewers Wall of Honor

Photographed by Devon Polzar, 2019

3. Miller Park

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 319 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 13, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.