Ryan Braun, the Brewers all-time homerun leader, six-time All-Star, 2007 National League Rookie of the Year and 2011 National League Most Valuable Player (MVP), was inducted into the Brewers Walk of Fame, one of the Club’s highest honors, on Sunday, July 28, 2024, in a pre-game ceremony at American Family Field. Braun played his entire 14-year Major League career with the Milwaukee Brewers from 2007-20 and is among the franchise leaders in nearly every offensive category.
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Braun was joined by Brewers Chairman and Principal Owner Mark Attanasio and fan favorites Mike Cameron, Bill Hall, J.J. Hardy, Corey Hart and Rickie Weeks from the 2008 team, a team that holds a special place in fans’ hearts as it made history by taking the team to its first postseason appearance in 26 years. Also joining is Mike Moustakas from the 2018 division title team and former Brewers coach Ed Sedar.
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Fans had the opportunity to hear from Ryan directly during a special pregame ceremony, which which also include remarks from Mike Cameron and former General Manager Doug Melvin, who drafted Braun. Braun through-out a ceremonial first pitch surrounded by his former teammates before the Crew takes on the Miami Marlins.
The Walk of Fame commemorates the greatest names in Milwaukee baseball history with a granite-shaped home plate set in the ground outside of American Family Field. Braun became the 23rd individual to receive the honor since the stadium opened in 2001. Members of the Walk of Fame are elected by Wisconsin media members and Brewers executives and must receive a minimum of 65 percent of the votes. Braun received 80 percent of the vote.
Pictured are (top photo) Mark and Debbie Attanasio with Ryan receiving the plaque that will be mounted on the wall of the Walk of Fame; and (bottom photo) Bill Hall, Ed Sedar, and Mike Cameron joined Ryan Braun on the field throwing out the first pitch.
