- Milwaukee Brewers Walk of Fame
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Harvey Kuenn's plaque on the Brewers Walk of Fame
The Milwaukee Brewers Walk of Fame was established in 2001 with the opening of Miller Park. Although the Milwaukee Brewers do not have an official Hall of Fame, the honor of induction into the Walk is considered to be the equivalent. Each member of the Walk is honored with a home plate-shaped granite slab, featuring the member's name and signature, as well as years associated with Milwaukee. The slabs are arranged around Miller Park, circling the stadium and culminating with the Hank Aaron and Robin Yount statues in front of the home plate area of the park. Between 2001 and 2005, twelve members of the Milwaukee Brewers were inducted. After no new additions in 2006, three members of the former Milwaukee Braves were inducted in 2007.[1]
The voting process involves approximately 100 Wisconsin media members and Brewers officials. In 2007, a second ballot featuring members of Milwaukee Braves was also sent to voters. To be elected, nominees must receive 75% of the vote from all ballots received. Individuals must receive at least 5% of the vote to remain eligible in future years. Induction is limited only to players and officials who spend at least three years in Milwaukee.[2]
Candidates for future inductions include Brewers George Bamberger and Ben Oglivie, who each came within three votes of selection in 2007.
Contents
Members
Year Member Role Career 2001 Hank Aaron Designated hitter 1975–1976 2001 Rollie Fingers Pitcher 1981–1985 2001 Paul Molitor Infielder/Designated hitter 1978–1992 2001 Robin Yount Shortstop/Center fielder 1974–1993 2002 Cecil Cooper First baseman/Designated hitter 1977–1987 2002 Bud Selig Owner 1970–1993 2003 Harry Dalton General Manager 1978–1991 2003 Bob Uecker Broadcaster 1971–present 2004 Jim Gantner Second baseman 1976–1992 2004 Gorman Thomas Center fielder/Designated hitter 1973–1983, 1986 2005 Harvey Kuenn Coach (baseball)/Manager 1971–1983 2005 Don Money Third baseman 1973–1983 2007 Eddie Mathews[3] Third baseman 1953–1965 2007 Warren Spahn[3] Pitcher 1953–1964 2007 John Quinn[3] General Manager 1953–1959 2009 Lew Burdette[3] Pitcher 1953-1963 See also
- List of Milwaukee Brewers award winners and All-Stars
- Wisconsin Athletic Walk of Fame
References
- ^ McCalvy, Adam. "Notes: "Walk of Fame" adds three names." Milwaukee Brewers. 8 May 2007. Retrieved on 8 December 2008.
- ^ "Walk of Fame." Milwaukee Brewers. Retrieved on 8 December 2008.
- ^ a b c d Played for the Milwaukee Braves.
External links
- The Milwaukee Brewers Walk of Fame
- Wisconsin Athletic Walk of Fame inductees (on Wisconsin Center District website) – sorted by team
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