Westown in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Paul Molitor
Photographed By Devon Polzar, July 10, 2016
1. Paul Molitor Marker
Inscription.
Paul Molitor. . One of baseball's all-time greatest hitters, Paul Molitor played for the Milwaukee Brewers from 1977-1992. He holds the Brewers all-time record for highest batting average (.303) and most stolen bases (412). His 39-game hitting streak in 1987 captivated fans and vaulted him into the national spotlight. He is the only player to reach 500 doubles, 200 home runs and 500 stolen bases and the only player to reach 3,000 hits, 200 home runs and 500 stolen bases. While in the American League, Molitor redefined the DH position to be one of average and speed rather than just power hitting. Inducted - 1999
One of baseball's all-time greatest hitters, Paul Molitor played for the Milwaukee Brewers from 1977-1992. He holds the Brewers all-time record for highest batting average (.303) and most stolen bases (412). His 39-game hitting streak in 1987 captivated fans and vaulted him into the national spotlight. He is the only player to reach 500 doubles, 200 home runs and 500 stolen bases and the only player to reach 3,000 hits, 200 home runs and 500 stolen bases. While in the American League, Molitor redefined the DH position to be one of average and speed rather than just power hitting. Inducted - 1999
Erected 1999 by Presented to the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame by Milwaukee Brewers and GTE.
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 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Connie Carpenter (Phinney) (here, next to this marker); Lee Kemp (here, next to this marker); Judith Sweet (here, next to this marker); John Powless
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 355 times since then and 8 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.