Story Hill in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Milwaukee Braves, 1953-1965
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2019
1. Milwaukee Braves, 1953-1965 Marker
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Milwaukee Braves, 1953-1965. . They called it "The Miracle in Milwaukee." It was a love affair between a team and a community like few others in baseball history. From 1953 to 1965, the Braves earned the fans' loyalty by playing great baseball. In 13 seasons, the team - which never suffered a losing season - enjoyed a 1,146-890 (.563) record. The Braves won two National League pennants (1957, 1958) and defeated the New York Yankees, four games to three, in the 1957 World Series. Off the field, the Braves became the first National League team to draw more than two million fans in a single season.
They called it "The Miracle in Milwaukee." It was a love affair between a team and a community like few others in baseball history. From 1953 to 1965, the Braves earned the fans' loyalty by playing great baseball. In 13 seasons, the team - which never suffered a losing season - enjoyed a 1,146-890 (.563) record. The Braves won two National League pennants (1957, 1958) and defeated the New York Yankees, four games to three, in the 1957 World Series. Off the field, the Braves became the first National League team to draw more than two million fans in a single season.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 43° 1.742′ N, 87° 58.185′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Story Hill. The marker is part of the Braves 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.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 231 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.