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1 Wisconsin, Brown County, Allouez — 22 — Curly Lambeau's Gravesite — Packers Heritage Trail
Curly Lambeau is buried in the southeast corner of Allouez Catholic Cemetery, which is located almost directly east of here. He is buried in a family plot along with his father Marcel, mother Mary, and brother Oliver and his wife, the former Dorothy . . . Map (db m131521) HM
2 Wisconsin, Brown County, Allouez — Vince Lombardi's Home
Vince Lombardi's home during his nine years as coach of the Green Bay Packers is located directly east of here on Sunset Circle. Other family members included wife Marie, son Vince Jr. and daughter Susan. Lombardi coached the Packers from 1959 to . . . Map (db m131520) HM
3 Wisconsin, Brown County, De Pere — St. Norbert College & The Packers — Packers Heritage Trail — Lambeau-Lombardi Spur —
St. Norbert College became the training camp of the Packers in 1958 in an agreement that would become the longest such partnership in NFL history. Father Dennis M. Burke, then president of the college, suggested the arrangement to the team that year . . . Map (db m56440) HM
4 Wisconsin, Brown County, De Pere — Union Hotel — Packers Heritage Trail
The historic Union Hotel opened in 1883 and has been owned by the Boyd family since 1918, the year before the Green Bay Packers were born. Over the years, Packers legends and other prominent pro football personalities have found the Union to be one . . . Map (db m190022) HM
5 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Bellevue Park — Packers Heritage Trail — Packing Plant Spur —
Bellevue Park served as the Packers' home field from 1923 to 1924 and was the site of the first Packers-Bears game played in Green Bay. Bellevue Park was built in less than three weeks in the spring of 1923 with wood salvaged from the stands at . . . Map (db m56414) HM
6 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Bellin Building — Packers Heritage Trail
Gerald Clifford and Dr. W. W. Kelly, two members of the "Hungry Five," a group of local men critical to the survival of the Packers over their first three decades, had offices here. Kelly was a physician with an office on the fourth floor. Clifford . . . Map (db m145617) HM
7 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Birthplace Of The Packers — Packers Heritage Trail
The Green Bay Packers were organized on Aug. 11, 1919, in the old Green Bay Press-Gazette building that stood here at 315 Cherry Street. The meeting took place in the editorial department on the second floor. Two days later, the paper briefly . . . Map (db m145614) HM
8 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Brown County Courthouse — Packers Heritage Trail
The imposing Brown County Courthouse was where the first stockholders meeting of the newly formed non-profit Green Bay Football Corporation was held on Sept. 17, 1923. It was the first of many important Packer meetings held here over the next four . . . Map (db m204751) HM
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9 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Bryan Bartlett Starr — "Bart" No. 15
Quarterback 1956 to 1971 Head Coach 1975 to 1983 6 Conference Championships 5 NFL Championships Pro Bowl Team 1961,62,63,67 All Pro Selection 1961,62,64,66 MVP Super Bowl 1 MVP Super Bowl 2 NFL MVP 1966 Elected to Pro . . . Map (db m39251) HM
10 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Chicago & North Western Depot — Packers Heritage Trail
The Chicago & North Western Depot was the Packers' usual port of call for road trips over nearly four decades. And often those trips started or ended, or both, with a party thrown by the team's ever-faithful fans. They threw impromptu . . . Map (db m145630) HM
11 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — City Stadium — Packers Heritage Trail
City Stadium is one of the last remaining relics from the early days of the National Football League. Although its appearance has greatly changed from the time when the Packers played here, it stands as a monument to the team's humble, hardscrabble . . . Map (db m120564) HM
12 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Clarke Hinkle Tugs at a Young Boy's Heartstrings
Walking hand in hand, their faces aglow, Clarke Hinkle and his young admirer convey the timeless rapport between the Packers and their youthful fans. From the kids who cherished the tradition of players smuggling them into games through the back . . . Map (db m118188) HM
13 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Columbus Community Club — Packers Heritage Trail
The Columbus Community Club, which opened in 1925 as a recreational and social center, played many roles in Packers history. In the 1920s, before radio broadcasts of Packer games, large crowds gathered on Sunday afternoons when the team was . . . Map (db m145621) HM
14 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Curly Lambeau — Green Bay Hometown Hall of Famer
Earl "Curly" Lambeau founded the Green Bay Packers in 1919 and was the team's first playing star and its coach for 31 years. Lambeau was the first pass-minded coach in the NFL and his teams were like their leader, impatient and explosive. An . . . Map (db m118251) HM
15 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Curly Lambeau's Birthplace Home — Packers Heritage Trail
Earl Louis “Curly” Lambeau is Green Bay's most famous native son and the driving force behind the city's most treasured jewel. The storied Green Bay Packers were largely his creation, and they've become his lasting legacy. Born in . . . Map (db m145622) HM
16 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Curly Lambeau's Office Northern Building — Packers Heritage Trail
Curly Lambeau occupied an office in the Northern Building for nearly 20 years while he was coaching the Packers, but visitors might have been taken aback by the sign on his door. It read: Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. Lambeau was an . . . Map (db m120567) HM
17 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Downtown Green Bay — Packers Heritage Trail
The Packers were founded in downtown Green Bay in 1919 and have had a presence here ever since. In 1921, their inaugural season in what is now the NFL, they held their first practice at the Old Courthouse Grounds at the southwest corner of . . . Map (db m145613) HM
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18 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Drumbeat of the Lumberjack Band
The lumberjack Band was once synonymous with the Green Bay Packers. It performed at home games, pep rallies and other celebrations; and energized players and fans alike with its rollicking capers and snappy music. Loosely organized in 1921, the . . . Map (db m131513) HM
19 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Earl L. (Curly) Lambeau — Founder/V.P./Head Coach/Player 1919–49
Curly Lambeau founded the Green Bay Packers in 1919 and was a driving force in the team's early years, including the 1921 decision to join what is now the NFL. He served as head coach for the franchise's first 31 seasons, leading the Packers to six . . . Map (db m77462) HM
20 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Elks Club — Packers Heritage Trail
The Elks Club was the site of an annual sports banquet that honored many of the biggest names in Packer history from the Curly Lambeau and Vince Lombardi eras. The first was billed as the "Lombardi Testimonial Banquet" and was held in April . . . Map (db m120569) HM
21 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — George Whitney Calhoun
Other than maybe Curly Lambeau, the Packers had no more important front man and no bigger booster than Calhoun over their first quarter-century. A gruff and colorful newspaperman who was fond of chewing on the stub of his cigar, Calhoun helped . . . Map (db m118189) HM
22 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — 237 — Green Bay Packers — Reported missing
The Green Bay Packers, an institution and a legend, are unique. The only publicly-owned club in professional sports, they were founded as a town team in 1919 by E. L. "Curly" Lambeau, who coached them to six world championships. They acquired . . . Map (db m37200) HM
23 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Green Bay Press-Gazette — Packers Heritage Trail
The Packers might have been born in the old Press-Gazette building five years before this one was completed, but the close ties between the team and the newspaper carried on here. Had it not been for the Press-Gazette, and particularly Andrew . . . Map (db m120570) HM
24 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Hagemeister Park — Packers Heritage Trail
Hagemeister Park was the home of the Packers from 1919, their inaugural season as a semipro team, through 1922, their second year in the NFL. Before East High School and City Stadium were built, Hagemeister Park included the tract of land from . . . Map (db m120571) HM
25 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Hotel Northland — Packers Heritage Trail
The Hotel Northland was the social hub of Green Bay and more specifically the city's nerve center during football weekends and other Packers events from shortly after it opened in 1924 through the 1960s. Vince Lombardi's introductory press . . . Map (db m145615) HM
26 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Indian Packing Plant & Acme Packing Plant — Packers Heritage Trail — Packing Plant Spur —
The Indian Packing Corp. was the original sponsor of the Packers. Curly Lambeau was working at the packing plant in 1919 when he took the lead in organizing the team. Frank Peck, the company's president at the time, gave Lambeau $500 in cash to buy . . . Map (db m60562) HM
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27 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Johnny (Blood) McNally — "The Vagabond Halfback"
Born John Victor McNally, he adopted the name Johnny Blood and used it throughout his pro football career, including his seven seasons with the Packers. Blood was a freewheeling halfback and the biggest playmaker on the great Packers teams that won . . . Map (db m118187) HM
28 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Love at First Leap — [The Lambeau Leap]
Since that frigid December day in 1993 when LeRoy Butler made a spontaneous leap into the arms of fans, the Lambeau Leap has become a Packers tradition. It declares that nothing gets in the way between Packers players and their fans. In all of . . . Map (db m89954) HM
29 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Milwaukee Road Depot — Packers Heritage Trail
Back when the Packers traveled exclusively by train, they were welcomed home here at the Milwaukee Road Depot by throngs of joyous fans after clinching three of the six NFL championships they won under Curly Lambeau. The celebrations took place . . . Map (db m145618) HM
30 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Packers Heritage Trail — Packers Heritage Trail
The Packers Heritage Trail was designed as a self-guided walking tour past a treasure trove of landmarks that played a big part in the history of the Green Bay Packers from Curly Lambeau's era through Vince Lombardi's. During those 50 years, . . . Map (db m145612) HM
31 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Packers Office Building — Packers Heritage Trail
The Packers moved into the south side of this building, located at 349 S. Washington St., in 1949 and occupied it until a new administration building was completed next to what is now Lambeau Field in 1963. Curly Lambeau was the first coach to . . . Map (db m60579) HM
32 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Packers Practice Fields — Packers Heritage Trail — Packing Plant Spur —
During the 32 seasons that the Packers played at City Stadium, they mostly practiced on nearby fields. As early as 1923, when East High was under construction, the Packers practiced in front of the school in Joannes Park. In 1937, they created . . . Map (db m56411) HM
33 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Paul Hornung — "The Golden Boy"
A triple-threat halfback with a nose for the end zone, Hornung was a playmaker and leader on Vince Lombardi's first three championship teams. "A great pressure player," was how Lombardi once described him. Hornung, who doubled as a kicker, set an . . . Map (db m118185) HM
34 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Riverside Ballroom — Packers Heritage Trail — Packing Plant Spur —
The Packers used the Riverside as indoor practice facility when there were no such luxuries. Before their final game in 1940, Coach Curly Lambeau held practice here over two days due to snow, ice and sub-freezing temperatures. The Packers worked out . . . Map (db m145631) HM
35 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Robert E. Harlan Plaza
Robert E. (Bob) Harlan, the ninth president in Packers history, played a central role in orchestrating the $295 million Lambeau Field redevelopment, first unveiled in 2000 and completed at the start of the 2003 season. Harlan's unwavering leadership . . . Map (db m77463) HM
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36 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — St. Willebrord Catholic Church — Packers Heritage Trail
St. Willebrord Catholic Church was where Vince Lombardi faithfully attended Mass during his 10 years in Green Bay. A devout Catholic, Lombardi would invariably arrive minutes before 8 a.m. on weekdays, park in the back lot and enter the church . . . Map (db m120575) HM
37 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Starr-Struck Young Girl Seeks an Autograph
Bart Starr was one of the most admired Packers ever and one of the most generous when it came to sharing his time with young fans. It also was during his 16 seasons as a player, from 1956 to 1971, that autograph collecting mushroomed in popularity. . . . Map (db m118184) HM
38 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — The Birthplace Home of Earl "Curly" Lambeau
Built in 1868, this example of mid-19th century architecture is one of the oldest homes on its original foundation with its original exterior. On April 9, 1898, two residents of this home, Marcel and Mary Lambeau, gave birth to their first . . . Map (db m145610) HM
39 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Vincent T. (Vince) Lombardi — Head Coach/G.M. 1959-67; General Manager 1968
Vince Lombardi directed the Green Bay Packers to five NFL championships in seven years (1961-62, 1965-66-67) – a feat without parallel in pro football history. His 1966 and '67 teams also won the first two Super Bowls. Lombardi forged an . . . Map (db m77461) HM
40 Wisconsin, Columbia County, Cambria — David J. Jones
This memorial is dedicated to the life of David J. Jones Born in Cambria, WI, June 20, 1880. Davy grew up in Cambria playing baseball with well known local players such as the Dodge Brothers, Willard and Ben. Davy was an aggressive leadoff . . . Map (db m66065) HM
41 Wisconsin, Columbia County, Wyocena — Dickason Park / Toppe Field — Major Dickason / Erhardt Toppe
Major Dickason Major Elbert Dickason founded Wyocena in 1843. He platted and named the village in 1846. He was instrumental in Wyocena being temporarily named the county seat. He died in 1848 and is buried in the Wyocena Cemetery. Erhardt . . . Map (db m37115) HM
42 Wisconsin, Dane County, Madison — Armory & Gymnasium — University of Wisconsin - Madison
Armory & Gymnasium University of Wisconsin - Madison has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.Map (db m34019) HM
43 Wisconsin, Dane County, Madison — Barry Alvarez
Winningest coach in UW football history with 118-73-4 record Guided Badgers to three Big Ten and three Rose Bowl titles in 16 seasons (1990-2006) Led UW to .727 winning percentage (8-3 record) in bowl games (best in college history at time of his . . . Map (db m45685) HM
44 Wisconsin, Dane County, Madison — Pat Richter
Nine-time letterwinner in football, basketball, and baseball Consensus All-America end in 1962 Two-time first-team All-Big Ten selection Nation's leading receiver in 1961 Big Ten's leading receiver in 1961 and 1962 Then Rose Bowl-record 11 . . . Map (db m45687) HM
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45 Wisconsin, Dane County, Madison — Reindahl Memorial Park
This memorial is erected in the memory of Amund K. Reindahl who donated the land to the Town of Burke in the year 1946Map (db m89989) HM
46 Wisconsin, Dane County, Madison — 178 — University of Wisconsin Field House — Arthur Peabody, Architect — 1929-1930 —
The Field House is an exceptional example of the Renaissance Revival style, executed in locally quarried sandstone. The primary facade has monumentally scaled door and window openings with steel sash, and a pedimented gable featuring a cartouche . . . Map (db m45688) HM
47 Wisconsin, Dane County, Madison, Tenney-Lapham — Breese Stevens Field
Madison's oldest sports park is named for Breese Stevens (1834-1903). A New York native, he came to Wisconsin in 1856 to look after family landed interests. Stevens became Mayor of Madison in 1884, UW Regent in 1891, and Doctor of Law in 1902. . . . Map (db m32639) HM
48 Wisconsin, Dane County, Madison, Tenney-Lapham — 132 — Breese Stevens Field — Claude and Starck, Architects — 1925; 1934 —
Breese Stevens Field, named for the former Madison mayor whose family donated the land, is significant as the city's premier athletic facility from 1926 through the 1960s. The grandstand, designed by prominent Madison architects Claude and Starck in . . . Map (db m58008) HM
49 Wisconsin, Dane County, McFarland — Too many carp
From 1881 to 1896, the state Fish Commission stocked about 100,000 common carp in 67 Wisconsin counties. Other states also introduced carp, but the fish thrived in the slow, shallow, weedy lakes of Dane County. Carp quickly became so abundant that . . . Map (db m48401) HM
50 Wisconsin, Dodge County, Beaver Dam — Adrian Joss '98
This memorial is dedicated to the life of Adrian Joss '98 Born in Woodland, WI April 12, 1880. "Addie" was a fine pitcher, and an admirer of Emerson "Pink" Hawley (Class of 1891), when he enrolled in Wayland Academy in 1897. Joss was coached . . . Map (db m66212) HM
51 Wisconsin, Dodge County, Beaver Dam — Emerson P. Hawley '91
This memorial is dedicated to the life of Emerson P. Hawley '91 Born in Beaver Dam, WI December 5, 1872. Emerson "Pink" Hawley and his brother Elmer ("Blue"), were a well-known battery by the time they entered Wayland Academy in 1887. With Pink . . . Map (db m66215) HM
52 Wisconsin, Dodge County, Juneau — 277 — Adrian "Addie" Joss
Tall and lanky, Wisconsin native Adrian "Addie" Joss became one of baseball's greatest pitchers, praised for his terrific speed and accurate control. Born in nearby Woodland on April 12, 1880, his family moved here to Juneau in 1886, where he played . . . Map (db m22978) HM
53 Wisconsin, Dodge County, Mayville — Berthold "Pete" Husting
This memorial is dedicated to the life of Berthold "Pete" Husting Born in Mayville, WI, March 6, 1878 to Jean Pierre and Mary Magdalene Husting. After graduating from Mayville High School, Pete received his law degree at U.W. Madison. As a . . . Map (db m66240) HM
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54 Wisconsin, Door County, Fish Creek — Aerial Pursuits — Peninsula's Ski Jump
The year is 1938. You've just climbed to the top of Peninsula's ski jump. Your skis are fashioned of maple and your bindings made with straps from an old horse harness and the inner tubes of a tire. You lean forward and gravity takes over at 50 mph . . . Map (db m229964) HM
55 Wisconsin, Eau Claire County, Eau Claire — Carson Park Baseball Stadium — City of Eau Claire Landmark Commission —
Historic Building The Carson Park Baseball Stadium is a Works Progress Administration (WPA) project constructed in 1936-37. The stadium was built at a cost of $60,000. The sandstone used for the stadium was quarried at . . . Map (db m45571) HM
56 Wisconsin, Eau Claire County, Eau Claire — Henry Aaron / Eau Claire Baseball
Henry Aaron On June 14, 1952, Henry Aaron made his professional baseball debut here at Carson Park with the Eau Claire Bears. In his first two at-bats, he hit run-scoring singles in a game against St. Cloud, Minn. Aaron is depicted here . . . Map (db m43507) HM
57 Wisconsin, Jefferson County, Watertown — Adrian Joss / John P. "Red" Kleinow
[One side of marker:] This memorial is dedicated to the life of Adrian Joss Born in Woodland, WI, April 12, 1880. Addie played baseball for Watertown and Watertown's Sacred Heart Team in 1899. Along with his future major league catcher . . . Map (db m66488) HM
58 Wisconsin, Jefferson County, Watertown — Fred C. Merkle
This memorial is dedicated to the life of Fred C. Merkle Born in Watertown, WI, Dec. 20, 1888. His father, Ernst Merkle, was a school teacher at Immanuel Lutheran School in Watertown at the time of Fred's birth. Fred made his major league debut . . . Map (db m66639) HM
59 Wisconsin, Jefferson County, Watertown — Fred Merkle Field
Fred C. Merkle was born in Watertown, WI on Dec. 20, 1888 to Ernst and Anna Amalia (Thielmann) Merkle. He made his major league debut as a first baseman with the New York Giants on 9-21-07 at the age of 18. During his 16 years in the majors, he . . . Map (db m66500) HM
60 Wisconsin, Jefferson County, Watertown — In Honor of the 1955 Watertown High School State Baseball Champions
[Marker front:] In 1955 the Watertown Goslings won this city's first State Baseball Championship. Their home games were played at Washington Park, under the leadership of Coach Thompson. The team took pride in their pitching and defense. The . . . Map (db m66494) HM
61 Wisconsin, Jefferson County, Watertown — Richards Hill Ski Slide Site
Near this site from circa 1915 through 1923 stood the Richards Hill Ski Slide, a popular winter gathering spot for people from miles around. The slide was situated so that when a skier climbed to the top and began the descent, the momentum would . . . Map (db m177257) HM
62 Wisconsin, La Crosse County, La Crosse — "Get into the game!"
For Coach Walter, "Babe," Weigent this common refrain was not just about football, but about the game of life. A towering figure in La Crosse athletics, Babe encouraged his players to make the most of every opportunity that came their way: work . . . Map (db m185900) HM
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63 Wisconsin, La Crosse County, La Crosse — La Crosse Players
The city of La Crosse was named for the American Indian game which the French christened "La Crosse." On this site hard fought matches were played by the Winnebago peoples. The welded, COR-TEN steel sculpture was designed and fabricated by . . . Map (db m213043) HM
64 Wisconsin, La Crosse County, La Crosse — 242 — Spence Park
Because of the fertile soil and lush woodlands on the river shores, the Winnebago Indians settled in this area in 1772. Sixty years later they ceded these lands to the U.S. Government. In 1842, Nathan Myrick, the first white settler in La Crosse, . . . Map (db m8538) HM
65 Wisconsin, La Crosse County, Onalaska — Tim Gullikson — 1951 - 1996
Each honest calling, each walk of life, has its own elite, its own aristocracy based upon excellence of performance. James Bryant Connant A 1969 graduate of Onalaska High School, Tim along with his twin brother Tom, reached the pinnacle of . . . Map (db m229983) HM
66 Wisconsin, Manitowoc County, Manitowoc — 369 — Manitowoc and the Car Ferries / S.S. Badger
(Side A) Manitowoc and the Car Ferries. In the first five decades of the 20th century, Lake Michigan railroad car ferry service aided national defense and the regional economy by providing a key transportation alternative to the railroad . . . Map (db m11835) HM
67 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Greenfield — 1992 NASCAR Champion
Alan Kulwicki was born in Greenfield, WI on Dec. 14, 1954, son of Jerry and Thelma Kulwicki. Alan held an engineering degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Alan started out on the short tracks of Wisconsin, moved up to ASA, then on . . . Map (db m37506) HM
68 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Harambee — Borchert Field / The Milwaukee Bears Negro National League 1923
Borchert Field Borchert Field, home to Milwaukee professional baseball for over 60 years, was located between W. Burleigh, W. Chambers, N. 7th, and N. 8th Streets. Known originally as Athletic Park when it opened on May 20, 1888, the ballpark . . . Map (db m35200) HM
69 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Menomonee Valley — Hank Aaron — Hank Aaron State Trail
"Over the years, it was often said that I would have been a much bigger star and made more money in a bigger city like Chicago or New York. That may be so, but I think Milwaukee was perfect for me. Any player would have been fortunate to play in . . . Map (db m147643) HM
70 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Menomonee Valley — Hank Aaron - Changing Times
1974 Hank Aaron In his first at-bat of the season, Aaron ties Babe Ruth's home run record of 714 home runs, which stood for 39 years. On April 8th, he hits 715 and becomes the home run champion of all time. After the season is over, he is . . . Map (db m141905) HM
71 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Menomonee Valley — Hank Aaron - Changing Times
Hank Aaron is born February 5th, 1934 in Mobile, Alabama 1952 Hank Aaron Joins the Negro Leagues as shortstop for the Indianapolis Clowns. Later that year, he signs with the Boston Braves for $350/month and reports to the Braves . . . Map (db m142109) HM
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72 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Menomonee Valley — Hank Aaron - Changing Times
1958 Hank Aaron The Milwaukee Braves win another National League pennant, but lose the World Series to the New York Yankees four games to three. Science & Technology The U.S. establishes the National Aeronautics and Space . . . Map (db m167292) HM
73 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Menomonee Valley — Hank Aaron State Trail — The Trail
The seven-mile Hank Aaron State Trail begins at the Lake Michigan shore, continues along the course of the Menomonee River, and connects at its west end to Milwaukee County's Oak Leaf Trail at Doyne Park. The Trail provides a link from Lake Michigan . . . Map (db m141472) HM
74 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Story Hill — "Mr. Baseball" — Bob Uecker — Voice of the Milwaukee Brewers Major League Baseball Player and World-Class Entertainer —
Born and raised in Milwaukee, Bob Uecker became a national celebrity through his work in sports and entertainment. Uecker will forever be known as the "Voice of the Brewers" with over four decades as lead play-by-play broadcaster for the team. . . . Map (db m141356) HM
75 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Story Hill — 1957 World Series Champions
The 1957 season was a magical year for the Milwaukee Braves as they defeated the New York Yankees, four games to three, to deliver the city's first World Series Championship. Pitcher Lew Burdette earned World Series MVP honors with three wins, . . . Map (db m142138) HM
76 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Story Hill — Albert Fred Schoendienst — "Red" — Milwaukee Braves, 1957-60 —
A 10-time All-Star, played 19 seasons with the Cardinals, Giants and Milwaukee Braves. The second baseman appeared in 2,216 Major League games, collected 2,449 hits and batted .289 lifetime. Acquired by Milwaukee mid-season in 1957, led the N.L. . . . Map (db m142196) HM
77 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Story Hill — Allan H. "Bud" Selig
A Milwaukee icon and the ninth Commissioner of Major League Baseball, Allan H. "Bud" Selig brought baseball back to his hometown after purchasing the Seattle Pilots out of bankruptcy in 1970, and rebranding the club as the Brewers. Led the franchise . . . Map (db m147870) HM
78 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Story Hill — Allan H. Selig — "Bud" — President of the Milwaukee Brewers 1970-1998 Ninth President of Major League Baseball —
Returned Major League Baseball to his hometown in 1970 by founding the Milwaukee Brewers, the winners of the 1982 American League pennant. Selig, UPI's 1978 Executive of the Year, led the Brewers to seven "Organization of the Year" awards as . . . Map (db m36226) HM
79 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Story Hill — Andy Pafko — Milwaukee Braves, 1953-1959
Born in Boyceville, Wisconsin. A solid hitting and good defensive outfielder who finished a 17-year Major League career with seven seasons in Milwaukee. Batted .297 with 17 home runs in 1953 as the only Wisconsin native on the Braves roster. . . . Map (db m142195) HM
80 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Story Hill — B.J. Surhoff — 1987 - 1995
The number one overall pick by the Brewers in the 1985 draft, Surhoff played the first nine of his 19 MLB seasons for the club. Splitting most of his time between left field, catcher and third base, Surhoff appeared at every position aside from . . . Map (db m141028) HM
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81 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Story Hill — Ben Oglivie — 1978 - 1986
Acquired during the 1977 offseason, Oglivie spent the final nine seasons of his 16-year career with the Brewers. Enjoyed career-best season in 1980, batting .304 with .925 OPS and A.L.-leading 41 home runs, earning the Silver Slugger Award and the . . . Map (db m140312) HM
82 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Story Hill — Ben Sheets — 2001 - 2008
Drafted tenth overall by the Brewers in 1999, Sheets pitched eight seasons in Milwaukee, earning four All-Star selections and winning 10-plus games seven times. Enjoyed best season in 2004 when he finished third in the Majors in strikeouts (264) and . . . Map (db m141023) HM
83 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Story Hill — Bill Castro — 1974 - 1980
Drafted by the Brewers in 1970, Castro spent the first seven seasons of his 10-year Major League career in Milwaukee. Compiled a 2.96 ERA, 44 saves and a .521 winning percentage in 253 games as a Brewer. Finished in the top ten in the American . . . Map (db m138769) HM
84 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Story Hill — Bill Hall — 2002 - 2009
A hallmark of the Brewers clubs in the 2000s, the versatile Hall played eight seasons in Milwaukee. From 2000-2009, only Geoff Jenkins appeared in more games and had more hits for the Brewers than Hall. Earned 2006 Brewers Player of the Year . . . Map (db m147857) HM
85 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Story Hill — Bill Schroeder
Drafted by Milwaukee in the eighth round of the 1979 draft, Schroeder spent six of his eight Major League seasons with the Brewers. The former catcher's best season came in 1987 when he batted a career-best .332 with 14 HR and 42 RBI in 75 games for . . . Map (db m147871) HM
86 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Story Hill — Bill Travers — 1974 - 1980
Selected in the sixth round of the 1970 draft, Travers pitched seven of his nine Major League seasons for the Brewers. Posted career-best season in 1976 with 15 wins in 240 innings. His 15 complete games contributed to his sparkling 2.81 ERA - . . . Map (db m141041) HM
87 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Story Hill — Bill Wegman — 1985 - 1995
A Brewer from start to finish, Wegman spent his entire 11-year Major League career in Milwaukee. Enjoyed career-best year in 1991, posting a 15-7 record with seven complete games and 2.84 ERA - third lowest in the American League. That year, Wegman . . . Map (db m141326) HM
88 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Story Hill — Bob McClure — 1977 - 1986
A commanding left-handed pitcher, McClure spent 10 of his 19 Major League seasons in Milwaukee. Led the Brewers in saves in both 1978 and 1980, posting a 3.08 ERA in 52 appearances in 1980. Enjoyed his best season as a Brewer in 1982, when he moved . . . Map (db m140296) HM
89 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Story Hill — Bob Uecker
"Mr. Baseball." Synonymous with baseball in Milwaukee, Uecker played two of his six Major League seasons in the Brew City but his legacy extends far beyond the field. Known for his humor and quick wit, the Milwaukee native was named radio . . . Map (db m141043) HM
90 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Story Hill — Bob Uecker — Milwaukee Braves, 1962-1963
Enjoyed a six-year Major League career with the first two seasons occurring in his native city of Milwaukee. Batted .250 for the Braves, including a .281 mark at County Stadium. Recognized in Baseball's Hall of Fame in Cooperstown as winner of the . . . Map (db m142202) HM
91 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Story Hill — Bob Wickman — 1996 - 2000
The Green Bay, Wisconsin, native and UW-Whitewater alumnus, Wickman spent five of his 15 Major League seasons in Milwaukee. Named Brewers Pitcher of the Year in 1998 and 1999, during which time he compiled 62 saves and a 3.62 ERA. On September 21, . . . Map (db m141328) HM
92 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Story Hill — Bobby Thomson — Milwaukee Braves, 1954-1957
Perhaps best known for his "shot heard round the world" as a member of the New York Giants. Traded to the Braves prior to the 1954 season, but suffered a sprained ankle in spring training, allowing rookie Hank Aaron to earn a place in the lineup. . . . Map (db m142199) HM
93 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Story Hill — Cal Eldred — 1991 - 1999
The 17th overall pick by the Brewers in 1989, Eldred spent the first nine seasons of his 14-year Major League career in Milwaukee. Found immediate success in 1992 by posting an 11-2 record - including a club record-tying ten straight wins - with a . . . Map (db m139004) HM
94 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Story Hill — Cecil Cooper — 1977 - 1987
Acquired from the Red Sox during the 1976 offseason, Cooper spent the final 11 years of his 17-year career with the Brewers. From 1977 to 1985, Cooper was named an All-Star five times, earned three consecutive Silver Slugger Awards and won two Gold . . . Map (db m138853) HM
95 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Story Hill — Charlie Moore — 1973 - 1986
A defensive presence behind the plate and in the outfield, Moore spent 14 of his 15 Major League seasons with the Brewers. Ended career ranked third in Brewers history in games (1,283) and seventh in hits (1,029). Finished among the top five A.L. . . . Map (db m147860) HM
96 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Story Hill — Chris Bosio — 1986 - 1992
A second-round draft pick by the Brewers in 1982, Bosio spent the first seven seasons of his 11-year Major League career in Milwaukee, appearing in 212 games. Breakout season occurred in 1989 when he went 15-0 with at 2.95 ERA - sixth-best in the . . . Map (db m138749) HM
97 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Story Hill — Chuck Crim — 1987 - 1991
In his five seasons with the Brewers, Crim was one of the best set-up men in the majors. Appeared in 332 games and logged 529 innings as a Brewer. His 332 appearances were the most in the majors from 1987 to 1991. His two best seasons came in 1988 . . . Map (db m138924) HM
98 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Story Hill — Corey Hart — 2004 - 2012
Selected by the Brewers in the 11th round of the 2000 draft, Hart spent nine of his 11 Major League seasons in Milwaukee. Appeared in 945 games with the Brewers, including 793 in the outfield and 105 at first base. Totaled 950 hits, 529 runs, 154 . . . Map (db m139088) HM
99 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Story Hill — Craig Counsell — 2004, 2007 - 2011
Raised in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, Counsell spent six of his 16 seasons with his hometown Brewers. Appeared in 711 games during his Brewers tenure, which included an instrumental role on the 2008 and 2011 playoff teams. Provided invaluable . . . Map (db m138921) HM
100 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Story Hill — Dan Plesac — 1986 - 1992
One of the greatest closers in Brewers history, the Southpaw was drafted 26th overall by the Brewers in 1983. Spent first seven seasons of his 18-year Major League career in Milwaukee, beginning with a rookie campaign in which he earned 10 . . . Map (db m140314) HM

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