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

Selva Lewis Burdette, Jr.

"Lew"

— Milwaukee Braves, 1953-1963 —

Selva Lewis Burdette, Jr. Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2019

1. Selva Lewis Burdette, Jr. Marker

Inscription.

The two-time All-Star spent parts of 11 seasons with the Milwaukee Braves, appearing in 420 games (321 starts). Burdette was pivotal to the Braves' 1957 World Series victory over the New York Yankees, earning MVP honors after going 3-0 with a 0.67 ERA (27 IP, 2 ER) in three complete-game starts, including two shutouts. Led the National League in several categories throughout his tenure with Milwaukee, including ERA (2.70) and shutouts (6) in 1956; winning percentage (.667) in 1958; wins (21), starts (39) and shutouts (4) in 1959; complete games (18) in 1960; and innings (272.1) in 1961. Finished third in Cy Young Award voting in 1958. Tossed a no-hitter on August 18, 1960 vs. the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Location. 43° 1.747′ N, 87° 58.19′ 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 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

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Milwaukee Braves Wall of Honor image. Click for full size.

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 138 times since then and 7 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.