American Family Field Walk of Fame

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A plaque commemorating former Milwaukee Brewers manager and hitting coach Harvey Kuenn on the Walk of Fame Harvey Kuenn's Walk of Fame plaque.jpg
A plaque commemorating former Milwaukee Brewers manager and hitting coach Harvey Kuenn on the Walk of Fame

The American Family Field Walk of Fame is an exhibit located at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, that commemorates baseball players, coaches, executives, and broadcasters who have made significant contributions to Major League Baseball (MLB) in Milwaukee. Established by the Milwaukee Brewers MLB team in 2001 with the opening of the stadium, it encompasses the entire history of the Brewers since 1970 and that of the Milwaukee Braves, who played in the city from 1953 to 1965. Twenty-three individuals have been inducted as of 2024. [1] [2]

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Each inductee is honored with a home plate-shaped granite slab featuring their name, uniform number, signature, and years associated with Milwaukee baseball. The slabs are arranged around American Family Field, circling the stadium and culminating with the statues of Hall of Famers Hank Aaron and Robin Yount, former team owner and Commissioner of Baseball Bud Selig, and broadcaster Bob Uecker. [1]

Unlike the Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor exhibit at American Family Field, which honors only former Brewers who meet set criteria regarding career milestones or service time, [3] individuals are elected to the Walk of Fame by Wisconsin media members and Brewers executives. [4] Annual ballots include Brewers and Braves who were members of either team for a minimum of three seasons and have been retired for at least three years. [4] Anyone named on 65% or more of all ballots cast is elected. [4] Individuals must receive at least 5% of the vote to remain eligible in future years. [5]

Inductees

Hank Aaron, who was inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982, won the 1957 National League MVP Award and was a 15-time All-Star during his Milwaukee Braves career. Hank Aaron 1960.png
Hank Aaron, who was inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982, won the 1957 National League MVP Award and was a 15-time All-Star during his Milwaukee Braves career.
Robin Yount, who was inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999, won two American League MVP Awards (1982 & 1989) and was a 3-time All-Star during his Milwaukee Brewers career. Robin Yount.jpg
Robin Yount, who was inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999, won two American League MVP Awards (1982 & 1989) and was a 3-time All-Star during his Milwaukee Brewers career.
Key
Position(s)Indicates the inductee's primary position(s) or role(s)
†Member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame
‡Recipient of the Hall of Fame's Ford C. Frick Award
*Indicates career with the Milwaukee Braves
Walk of Fame inductees
InductedNamePosition(s)CareerRef(s).
2001 Hank Aaron † Right fielder* / designated hitter 1954–1965,* 1975–1976 [6]
2016 Joe Adcock * First baseman 1953–1962 [8]
2024 Ryan Braun Left fielder 2007–2020 [9]
2010 Lew Burdette * Pitcher 1953–1963 [10]
2002 Cecil Cooper First baseman 1977–1987 [11]
2003 Harry Dalton General manager 1977–1991 [12]
2022 Prince Fielder First baseman 2005–2011 [13]
2001 Rollie Fingers † Pitcher 1981–1982, 1984–1985 [14]
2004 Jim Gantner Second baseman 1976–1992 [15]
2015 Teddy Higuera Pitcher 1985–1991, 1993–1994 [16]
2018 Geoff Jenkins Outfielder 1998–2007 [17]
2005 Harvey Kuenn Hitting coach / manager 1971–1983 [18]
2013 Johnny Logan * Shortstop 1953–1961 [19]
2007 Eddie Mathews *† Third baseman 1953–1965 [20]
2001 Paul Molitor † Third baseman 1978–1992 [21]
2005 Don Money Third baseman 1973–1983 [22]
2007 John Quinn * General manager 1953–1959 [23]
2002 Bud Selig †Owner1970–1998 [24]
2023 Ben Sheets Pitcher 2001–2008 [25]
2007 Warren Spahn *† Pitcher 1953–1964 [26]
2004 Gorman Thomas Outfielder 1973–1976, 1978–1983, 1986 [27]
2003 Bob Uecker ‡ Catcher* / broadcaster 1962–1963,* 1971–present [28] [29]
2001 Robin Yount † Shortstop 1974–1993 [7]

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  7. 1 2 "Robin Yount Stats". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
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