Story Hill in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Bill Travers
1974 - 1980
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2019
1. Bill Travers Marker
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Bill Travers. Selected in the sixth round of the 1970 draft, Travers pitched seven of his nine Major League seasons for the Brewers. Posted career-best season in 1976 with 15 wins in 240 innings. His 15 complete games contributed to his sparkling 2.81 ERA - eighth-best in the American League. That year, Travers was named to the American League All-Star Team and recognized as the Brewers Pitcher of the Year. In his final two seasons in Milwaukee, Travers compiled a 26-14 record, equivalent to a .650 winning percentage which ranked sixth-best in the A.L. during that period. Ranked third among the Brewers in wins (87), games started (237) and innings pitched (1,661.2) during the 1970s.
Selected in the sixth round of the 1970 draft, Travers pitched seven of his nine Major League seasons for the Brewers. Posted career-best season in 1976 with 15 wins in 240 innings. His 15 complete games contributed to his sparkling 2.81 ERA - eighth-best in the American League. That year, Travers was named to the American League All-Star Team and recognized as the Brewers Pitcher of the Year. In his final two seasons in Milwaukee, Travers compiled a 26-14 record, equivalent to a .650 winning percentage which ranked sixth-best in the A.L. during that period. Ranked third among the Brewers in wins (87), games started (237) and innings pitched (1,661.2) during the 1970s.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 43° 1.743′ N, 87° 58.22′ 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: 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. Rollie Fingers (here, next to this marker); Don Sutton (here, next to this marker); Ben Oglivie (here, next to this marker); Jim Gantner
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 116 times since then and 12 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.
