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Baseball Hall of Famers Historical Markers
Historical markers relating to major-league players, managers, executives, umpires and pioneers who have been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.
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
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
A member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Sutton was acquired from the Houston Astros on August 30, 1982 to strengthen the Brewers' push to the American League Pennant. Started seven games down the stretch in 1982, posting a 4-1 record and . . . — — Map (db m141029) HM
On Miller Park Way (Wisconsin Route 175) south of Interstate 94, on the right when traveling south.
One of the greatest third basemen to ever play the game. Averaged 100 runs, 35 home runs, and 98 RBI in his 13 seasons in Milwaukee. Runner-up to the National League MVP in 1953 and 1959, when he led the league in home runs. Paired with Hank Aaron . . . — — Map (db m142154) HM
Known as "Hammerin' Hank" for clubbing 755 career home runs, Aaron retired as a Brewer, finishing in the same city in which his Major League career started. Set numerous records during his 23-year career, including Most Home Runs, Games Played, . . . — — Map (db m138744) HM
Selected third overall by the Brewers in the 1977 draft, Molitor played the first 15 years of his career in Milwaukee. As a Brewer, Molitor hit .303, earned five All-Star appearances ('80, '85, '88, '91, '92), two Silver Slugger Awards, and finished . . . — — Map (db m140545) HM
Acquired along with Pete Vuckovich and Ted Simmons in December 1980, Fingers earned two of his seven career All-Star selections during his tenure in Milwaukee. Enjoyed one of the best single seasons in franchise history in 1981 when he was awarded . . . — — Map (db m139013) HM
On North Old World 3rd Street at West Kilbourn Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Old World 3rd Street.
The Republican House, a hotel that stood on this site from 1886 to 1961, was the birthplace of baseball’s American League. On the night of March 5, 1900, Milwaukee attorney Henry Killilea, his brother Matt, Connie Mack, Byron (Ban) Johnson, and . . . — — Map (db m30351) HM
On North 4th Street, on the right when traveling south.
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 . . . — — Map (db m99579) HM
On North 4th Street, on the right when traveling south.
A two-time American League Most Valuable Player, he became the 17th player in major league history to collect 3,000 career hits. Yount became the third youngest player to reach the milestone of 3,000 hits, with only Ty Cobb and Henry Aaron being . . . — — Map (db m147525) HM
On King Street West west of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south.
Ace of the beloved Cubs' teams of the '60s and '70s pitched 10 seasons for Chicago spanning three decades. Fergie is the Cubs' all-time leader in strikeouts and games started. Holds the all-time single season record for the Texas Rangers with 25 . . . — — Map (db m306204) HM
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