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Explore more than 100,000 collection items online through the Society’s digital collections. For over two decades, we’ve been scanning, photographing, and digitizing materials from our collections, creating a rich and growing digital archive that brings history closer to you.
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Lou Perini with Governor Kohler
July 13, 1955
Milwaukee Braves owner Lou Perini and Wisconsin Governor Walter J. Kohler, Jr. converse at the baseball All-Star game held at Milwaukee County Stadium, July 12, 1955.
John DeMerit, Milwaukee Braves
September 30, 1957
Milwaukee Braves outfielder John DeMerit works out at Milwaukee County Stadium in 1957. A rookie in 1957, DeMerit made one appearance in that year's World Series. In the 8th inning of Game 3, DeM...
Milwaukee County Stadium, All Star Game
July 12, 1955
Panoramic view of Milwaukee County stadium from center field during the All Star baseball game.
Milwaukee Braves Season Opening Game
April 12, 1954
View of the 43,640 baseball fans at Milwaukee County Stadium where the Milwaukee Braves baseball team played the Cincinnati Redlegs in the season opener. The Braves won 4 to 2.
Eddie Mathews at Bat
June 8, 1959
Milwaukee Braves third baseman Eddie Mathews swinging away in a game at County Stadium against the Chicago Cubs, June 8, 1959. Mathews hit a solo home run to lead off the third inning on the way to...
Lew Burdette on the Mound
June 8, 1959
Milwaukee Braves pitcher Lew Burdette standing on the pitcher's mound in a game against the Chicago Cubs at County Stadium, June 8, 1959. Burdette was known for his fidgety behavior between pitche...
