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Bill Bruton

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Milwaukee Braves outfielder Bill Bruton, photographed at spring training. Bruton hit the first major league home run at Milwaukee County Stadium in the Braves' inaugural home opener, April 14, 1953.

Date Created:
June 4, 1953

Publication Information

Date Created June 4, 1953

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 6 x 6 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Milwaukee journal negatives, circa 1955-circa 1982
Call Number PH 3425, 53886

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0137LF
Legacy ID
WHi 49343

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