Story Hill in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Robert Ray Buhl
"Bob"
— Milwaukee Braves, 1953-1962 —
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2019
1. Robert Ray Buhl Marker
A fierce competitor with an intimidating fastball, Buhl was a member of the "Big Three" on the Milwaukee Braves' pitching staff, along with Warren Spahn and Lew Burdette. Went 109-72 with a 3.27 ERA during parts of 10 seasons with the Braves, including back-to-back seasons with 18 wins from 1956-57. Helped Milwaukee win pennants in 1957 and 1958 and the World Series in '57. Selected to the NL All-Star Team in 1960. Finished in the top 10 among NL pitchers in ERA six times during his tenure with the Braves. His .621 winning percentage during his first eight seasons ranked third-best among NL pitchers during that time period, trailing teammates Spahn (.646) and Burdette (.623). Served as a paratrooper in the Korean War prior to pitching in the Major Leagues.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Sports • War, Korean.
Location. 43° 1.746′ N, 87° 58.188′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Story Hill. Marker is on Miller Park Way (State Highway 175) south of Interstate 94, on the right when traveling south. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Johnny Logan (here, next to this marker); Del Crandall (here, next to this marker); Felix Mantilla (here, next to this marker); William Havon Bruton (here, next to this marker); Selva Lewis Burdette, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Frank Elmore Bolling (here, next to this marker); 1957 World Series Champions (here, next to this marker); Henry Aaron (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2019
2. Milwaukee Braves Wall of Honor
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
