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  1. Milwaukee County Stadium was originally built as a home for the Milwaukee Brewers of the minor league American Association, replacing the outdated and deteriorating Borchert Field.

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    Milwaukee Braves, 1953-1965 Chicago White Sox 1968 (nine games), 1969 (11 games) Milwaukee Brewers, 1970-2000 Green Bay Packers (NFL), 1953-1994

    Left field line: 315 feet Left-center field: 362 feet Left of center: 392 feet Center field: 402 feet Right of center: 392 feet Right field: 362 feet Right field line: 315 feet

    June 12, 1954—Jim Wilson August 18, 1960—Lew Burdette September 16, 1960—Warren Spahn April 28, 1961—Warren Spahn June 19, 1974—Steve Busby April 22, 1993—Chris Bosio

  2. Oct 4, 2018 · In 1968, the White Sox made their “home” stadium at County Stadium in Milwaukee for a handful of games against teams in the AL. Why the move to Milwaukee? Interestingly, 1968 wasn’t the...

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  3. Oct 20, 2024 · Constructed in 1953, County Stadium was Milwaukee’s original baseball landmark, hosting numerous unforgettable moments until it closed in 2000. This ballpark remains etched in history for its architectural ingenuity, significant baseball moments, and the culture it fostered among fans.

  4. Construction began on Milwaukee County Stadium in 1950 with the hope of bringing professional baseball back to Milwaukee, but the stadium ultimately served as a multi-functional entertainment venue in the city’s industrial Menomonee Valley.

  5. Milwaukee County Stadium was built for the American Associations (minor league) Brewers, although they never played here. The City of Milwaukee hoped to attract a major league team with the new stadium.

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  7. Built of steel and concrete the new ballpark would house baseball, football and other events. It was constructed so if Milwaukee received a professional baseball team, the stadium could be expanded. Construction was slow because of labor strikes and shortages of materials.

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