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

Bob Wickman

1996 - 2000

Photographed by Devon Polzar, 2019

1. Bob Wickman Marker

Inscription. The Green Bay, Wisconsin, native and UW-Whitewater alumnus, Wickman spent five of his 15 Major League seasons in Milwaukee. Named Brewers Pitcher of the Year in 1998 and 1999, during which time he compiled 62 saves and a 3.62 ERA. On September 21, 1999, Wickman broke the Brewers' single-season saves record by notching his 37th save of the year, surpassing Doug Jones. Earned his first All-Star selection in 2000 before being traded to the Cleveland Indians for Richie Sexson. During his tenure in Milwaukee, Wickman posted a 3.20 ERA and 79 saves in 272 games. His 79 saves as a Brewer tied Mike Fetters for third in franchise history.

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

Location. 43° 1.743′ N, 87° 58.235′ 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: John Jaha (here, next to this marker); Fernando Viña (here, next to this marker); Ben Sheets (here,

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next to this marker); Geoff Jenkins (here, next to this marker); Teddy Higuera (here, next to this marker); Bill Hall (here, next to this marker); Greg Vaughn (here, next to this marker); Darryl Hamilton (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 20, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 297 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 20, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.