The Milwaukee Brewers began life as the Seattle Pilots, a short-lived American League club that went bankrupt after the its lone season in 1969. The franchise was moved to Milwaukee by Bud Selig, who handed over control of the team when he eventually became the commissioner of Major League Baseball.
Ballpark / Stadium – American Family Field
The home games on the Brewers schedule were played at Milwaukee County Stadium between 1970 and 2000, an outdoor park that was occasionally shared by the NFL’s Green Bay Packers. The Brew Crew, as they’re commonly known, moved into a new ballpark in time for the 2001 season. American Family Field, which has made news headlines with its a retractable roof to make spring and fall games bearable for fans and players alike, has an official capacity of 41,900. Sports Illustrated described the park as having the best all-round value for fans in a 2005 survey. Read more about American Family Field.
One World Series Appearance
Despite playing for more than four decades, the Brewers haven’t had the chance to celebrate a World Series title. The club has one American League Pennant, in 1982, but has made the postseason just four times. Between 1993 and 2004, the club went 12 seasons without a winning record.
Milwaukee Brewers Roster
Five players to have appeared on the Brewers roster are now enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame, although only two entered Cooperstown wearing Milwaukee’s cap. These two players, Paul Molitor and Robin Yount, are joined by Hank Aaron, Rollie Fingers and Don Sutton, each of whom represents a different team in the hall. Beyond their hall of famers, the Brewers have been led by such stars as Prince Fielder, Ryan Braun, Cecil Cooper and Rickie Weeks.
Spring Training
The Brewers Spring Training facility is Maryvale Baseball Park in Phoenix, AZ. The park opened in 1998 and has an official capacity of 7,000. Before moving to Maryvale Baseball Park, the Brewers spent more than a decade at Compadre Stadium. Milwaukee’s Minor League Baseball affiliates are the Triple-A Nashville Sounds, Double-A Huntsville Stars, Advanced-A Brevard County Manatees, Class-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and rookie league Helena Brewers, Arizona League Brewers and Dominican Summer League Brewers.
American Family Field Address
American Family Field
1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee,WI, 53214
Milwaukee Brewers FAQ
When were the Milwaukee Brewers founded?
The Milwaukee Brewers franchise was founded in 1969 and the team has played in Milwaukee since 1970.
Have the Milwaukee Brewers always been in Milwaukee?
The Milwaukee Brewers frenchise spent the 1969 season in Seattle and was known as the Pilots before relocating to Milwaukee.
Why are they called the Milwaukee Brewers?
MLB’s Milwaukee team is known as the Brewers because of Wisconsin’s rich beer-brewing industry.
What are the Milwaukee Brewers retired numbers?
The Milwaukee Brewers have retired the numbers of former players Paul Molitor, Robin Yount, Rollie Fingers and Hank Aaron.