Westown in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Marques Johnson
Photographed by Devon Polzar, March 27, 2023
1. Marques Johnson Marker
Milwaukee Bucks legend Marques Johnson came to Milwaukee after being selected third overall in the 1977 NBA Draft. During his seven-year career with the Bucks, Johnson was a four-time All-Star, an All-NBA First Team, and two-time All-NBA Second Team Player. Johnson also won an NCAA Basketball Championship at UCLA. Johnson is one of those players that changed the direction of the sport through this work ethic and uniqueness. He changed the role of the small forward position coining the phrase "Point Forward". His ability to score as a forward and shooting guard was impressive and it opened up doors for offenses to be run through players in his position like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Lebron James. Johnson helped lead the Bucks through one of their most successful periods in team history. From 1980 until 1984 Johnson was a part of five straight Central Division Champion teams.
Erected by Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 43° 2.538′ N, 87° 54.971′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
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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: Ron Wolf (here, next to this marker); Herbert V. Kohler, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Jordy Nelson (here, next to this marker); Brett Favre (here, next to this marker); Donald Driver (here, next to this marker); Bo Ryan (here, next to this marker); "Badger" Bob Johnson (a few steps from this marker); Dianne Holum (a few steps from
Photographed by Devon Polzar, 2023
2. Marques Johnson Marker
Photographed by Devon Polzar, 2023
3. Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
Photographed by Devon Polzar, 2023
4. Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2023, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 4, 2023, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
