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Milwaukee events that made us cry

Published Nov. 20, 2012

The editors and writers at OnMilwaukee.com have felt verklempt - maybe even shed a tear or two - at numerous points in Milwaukee's history and here they are.

Why 13,427 matters for Milwaukee sports

Published May 11, 2012

The average attendance at Milwaukee County Stadium in 1995 was 13,427. Let's remember this, Milwaukee, as without Miller Park we would have never lured new ownership, new players and eventually a return to greatness and huge crowds that are the envy of much-larger cities. Now, it's the Bucks' turn.

Pena provided a great moment in County Stadium history

Published April 7, 2012

Pena's inside-the-park grand slam in 1970 was the late infielder's highest major league achievement and stands as one of only two inside-the-park slams in Brewers' history and the only one in County Stadium.

Miller Park holds a time capsule of Brewers history

Published Feb. 18, 2012

Miller Park may be approaching the teenage years, but the Brewers franchise has a unique history that stretches into middle-age status. Within the bowels of the ballpark lies a concrete storage area with one-of-a-kind links to the past. Measuring 160 feet wide by 220 feet long, this warehouse, tucked away near the south dock entrance, houses keepsakes and relics that may someday find a more shining home than some generic cardboard box.

Grantland captures "(Almost) Winning in Milwaukee"

Published Nov. 16, 2011

Chad Harbach, author of "The Art of Fielding," captures the Milwaukee baseball experience essence both off and on the field in a great post on Grantland.com.

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'82 All Over Again!

Friday October 7th, 2011 - Dubuque, IA I was late for call time at my show tonight, but I had to watch my hometown Milwaukee Brewers advance to the National League Championship Series. I wanted to let as much of it soak in as possible, as it’s been almost thirty years since the ...

Opening Day Of Destruction

Monday April 5th, 2010 - Chicago, IL I know it’s not right in most people‘s eyes, but I cheer for more than one baseball team. As a kid growing up in Milwaukee, I heard radio broadcasts of the hometown Brewers as well as both Chicago teams. At night, it opened up even furt...

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