Macon in Bibb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Kevin Brown
Macon Bacon Walk of Fame
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 20, 2021
1. Kevin Brown Marker
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Kevin Brown. Macon Bacon Walk of Fame.
Hometown: Macon, Georgia Years in MLB: 1986-2005. Kevin Brown was born in Milledgeville, Georgia. Brown attended Wilkinson High in Irwinton, where he lettered in three sports. Brown would go on to play college baseball in his home state at Georgia Tech. Brown was drafted by the Texas Rangers in 1986 as the 4th overall pick. Brown would make a quick stop in the minors and then make his Major League debut in September of that year. During his career, Brown would play for the Rangers, Orioles, Marlins, Padres, Dodgers and Yankees. While playing for 19 years, Brown would win a World Series Championship with the Marlins in 1997, two ERA titles, throw a no-hitter and make six All-Star appearances. During the 90's, Brown was one of the most dominant pitchers in Major League Baseball, having seven 15-win seasons.,
Accomplishments. World Series Championship . Six All-Star Games . No-Hitter . NL ERA Leader in 1996 and 2000
Hometown: Macon, Georgia
Years in MLB: 1986-2005
Kevin Brown was born in Milledgeville, Georgia. Brown attended Wilkinson High in Irwinton, where he lettered in three sports. Brown would go on to play college baseball in his home state at Georgia Tech. Brown was drafted by the Texas Rangers in 1986 as the 4th overall pick. Brown would make a quick stop in the minors and then make his Major League debut in September of that year. During his career, Brown would play for the Rangers, Orioles, Marlins, Padres, Dodgers and Yankees. While playing for 19 years, Brown would win a World Series Championship with the Marlins in 1997, two ERA titles, throw a no-hitter and make six All-Star appearances. During the 90's, Brown was one of the most dominant pitchers in Major League Baseball, having seven 15-win seasons.
World Series Championship • Six All-Star Games • No-Hitter • NL ERA Leader in 1996 & 2000
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1986.
Location. 32° 49.784′ N, 83° 36.867′ W. Marker is in Macon, Georgia, in
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Bibb County. Marker can be reached from Willie Smokie Glover Drive, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the grandstand wall at Luther Williams Field. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225 Willie Smokie Glover Dr, Macon GA 31201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pete Rose (here, next to this marker); Andruw Jones (here, next to this marker); Rondell White (here, next to this marker); Vince Coleman (here, next to this marker); John Odom (here, next to this marker); Chipper Jones (a few steps from this marker); Central City Park (a few steps from this marker); Ron Fairly (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Macon.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 20, 2021
2. Kevin Brown Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 26, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
