Story Hill in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Del Crandall
Milwaukee Braves, 1953-1963
Photographed by Devon Polzar, 2019
1. Del Crandall Marker
Eight-time All-Star catcher who excelled both at and behind the plate. Spent 11 seasons in Milwaukee following two years of military service in the Korean War. Belted 15-plus home runs in eight consecutive seasons and won four Gold Glove Awards. Led N.L. in throwing out base stealers in five different seasons. Also led N.L. catchers in assists a record-tying six times and in fielding percentage four times. Finished career ranked fourth among N.L. catchers in home runs (175) and games caught (1,430). Caught N.L. record three no-hitters. Managed the Milwaukee Brewers from 1972-1975.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Sports • War, Korean.
Location. 43° 1.747′ N, 87° 58.188′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Story Hill. It 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
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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: Felix Mantilla (here, next to this marker); Robert Ray Buhl (here, next to this marker); Johnny Logan (here, next to this marker); William Havon Bruton (here, next to this marker); Selva Lewis Burdette, Jr. (here, next to this marker); 1957 World Series Champions (here, next to this marker); Frank Elmore Bolling (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 256 times since then and 12 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.
