Milwaukee Brewers

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Milwaukee Brewers

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Entered the American League in 1969 as an expansion team, the Seattle Pilots. Sold in bankruptcy court to a group led by Bud Selig during 1970 spring training, and immediately relocated to Milwaukee. Won the American League championship in 1982. Transferred to the National League in 1998.

Official Website:
http://www.milwaukeebrewers.com/

Location:
Milwaukee, WI

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Hank Aaron Baseball 5-Feb-1934 Hit 755 home runs over his career

Jim Abbott Baseball 19-Sep-1967 One-handed MLB pitcher

Ryan Braun Baseball 10-Nov-1983 Steroid-drenched outfielder

John A. Canning, Jr. Business ? Madison Dearborn Partners

Cecil Cooper Baseball 20-Dec-1949 Manager, Houston Astros

Rob Dibble Baseball 24-Jan-1964 Sportscaster, former Cincinnati Reds pitcher

Jim Edmonds Baseball 27-Jun-1970 Gold Glove centerfielder

Prince Fielder Baseball 9-May-1984 Detroit Tigers first-baseman

Rollie Fingers Baseball 25-Aug-1946 MLB needs more handlebar moustaches

Terry Francona Baseball 22-Apr-1959 Manager, Cleveland Indians

Phil Garner Baseball 30-Apr-1949 MLB Manager

Michael W. Grebe Attorney c. 1941 President of the Bradley Foundation

Corey Hart Baseball 24-Mar-1982 Seattle Mariners first baseman

Trevor Hoffman Baseball 13-Oct-1967 Baseball's all-time saves leader

Paul Molitor Baseball 22-Aug-1956 Baseball legend

Dave Parker Baseball 9-Jun-1951 Pittsburgh Pirate, 1978 National League MVP

Ulice Payne, Jr. Baseball 1955 CEO of the Milwaukee Brewers, 2002-03

Willie Randolph Baseball 6-Jul-1954 Manager, New York Mets, 2005-08

Bud Selig Baseball 30-Jul-1934 Commissioner of Baseball

Gary Sheffield Baseball 18-Nov-1968 Atlanta Braves, Yankees outfielder

Don Sutton Baseball 2-Apr-1945 Pitcher, Baseball Hall of Famer

Bill Veeck Baseball 9-Feb-1914 2-Jan-1986 Chicago White Sox owner

Ned Yost Baseball 19-Aug-1955 Manager, Milwaukee Brewers

Robin Yount Baseball 16-Sep-1955 American League MVP, 1982 and 1989

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