Story Hill in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Eddie Mathews
Milwaukee Braves, 1953-1965
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2019
1. Eddie Mathews Marker
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Eddie Mathews. Milwaukee Braves, 1953-1965. One of the greatest third basemen to ever play the game. Averaged 100 runs, 35 home runs, and 98 RBI in his 13 seasons in Milwaukee. Runner-up to the National League MVP in 1953 and 1959, when he led the league in home runs. Paired with Hank Aaron to form the greatest home run hitting duo in baseball history, combining for 863 home runs as teammates. Finished 17-year career with 512 home runs, sixth highest total at that time. Only player in Braves franchise history to play in the team's three cities: Boston, Milwaukee, and Atlanta. Inducted into Baseball's Hall of Fame in Cooperstown in 1978. Played in 10 All-Star games.
One of the greatest third basemen to ever play the game. Averaged 100 runs, 35 home runs, and 98 RBI in his 13 seasons in Milwaukee. Runner-up to the National League MVP in 1953 and 1959, when he led the league in home runs. Paired with Hank Aaron to form the greatest home run hitting duo in baseball history, combining for 863 home runs as teammates. Finished 17-year career with 512 home runs, sixth highest total at that time. Only player in Braves franchise history to play in the team's three cities: Boston, Milwaukee, and Atlanta. Inducted into Baseball's Hall of Fame in Cooperstown in 1978. Played in 10 All-Star games.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 43° 1.742′ N, 87° 58.189′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Story Hill. Marker is on Miller Park Way (Wisconsin Route 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. Bobby Thomson (here, next to this marker); Frank Torre (here, next to this marker); Joseph Paul Torre
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 150 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
