Westown in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Allan H. "Bud" Selig
Photographed By Devon Polzar, July 10, 2016
1. Allan H. "Bud" Selig Marker
Inscription.
Allan H. "Bud" Selig was elected the ninth Commissioner of Baseball on July 9, 1998. He was named acting commissioner on September 9, 1992 following the resignation of Commissioner Fay Vincent. Selig served a dual role as President of the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club and acting commissioner until his appointment as commissioner. A Milwaukee native and lifelong baseball fan, Selig's foray into Major League Baseball began on April 1, 1970 when he was awarded the Seattle Pilots franchise. Selig relocated the club to his hometown and named the team the Milwaukee Brewers. As President of the Brewers, Selig's club won seven "Organization of the Year" awards and an unprecedented three-straight Baseball America Awards from 1985-1987. Selig's Brewers played in the 1982 World Series losing to the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games. His passion for baseball and his hometown have shaped his personality and made him a relentless spokesman for America's pastime. Inducted - 2001
Allan H. "Bud" Selig was elected the ninth Commissioner of Baseball on July 9, 1998. He was named acting commissioner on September 9, 1992 following the resignation of Commissioner Fay Vincent. Selig served a dual role as President of the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club and acting commissioner until his appointment as commissioner. A Milwaukee native and lifelong baseball fan, Selig's foray into Major League Baseball began on April 1, 1970 when he was awarded the Seattle Pilots franchise. Selig relocated the club to his hometown and named the team the Milwaukee Brewers. As President of the Brewers, Selig's club won seven "Organization of the Year" awards and an unprecedented three-straight Baseball America Awards from 1985-1987. Selig's Brewers played in the 1982 World Series losing to the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games. His passion for baseball and his hometown have shaped his personality and made him a relentless spokesman for America's pastime. Inducted - 2001
Erected 2001 by Presented to the Hall of Fame by the Milwaukee Brewers and Miller Brewing Company.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 43° 2.517′ N, 87° 54.967′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in
Click or scan to see this page online
Milwaukee County. It is in Westown. Marker is on North 4th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milwaukee WI 53203, United States of America. Touch for directions.
More about this marker. The Marker is part of the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame which is located on the east side of the UW-Panther Arena along North 4th Street.
Photographed By Devon Polzar, July 10, 2016
2. Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
Photographed By Devon Polzar, July 10, 2016
3. Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Plaque
Photographed By Devon Polzar, July 10, 2016
4. UW Milwaukee Panther Arena
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2016, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 12, 2016, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
