Beer Barrel Man
Beer Barrel Man, originally uploaded by Dennis Jenders. The Beer Barrel Man was the original mascot for the Milwaukee Brewers. The character was initially used by the minor league Milwaukee Brewers before being adopted by the Major League team in 1970, and through the 1977 season. In 2002 when Milwaukee and Miller Park hosted the ...
Crown Him King
Crown Him King, originally uploaded by Dennis Jenders. It is exactly two weeks until Opening Day. Two weeks until the Brewers step to the plate. Two weeks until the crack of the bat wakens the crowd at Miller Park. My favorite Brewer, Prince Fielder, is photographed here. Well, at least his likeness is – in ...
Miller Park
Miller Park, originally uploaded by Dennis Jenders. On an incredibly chilly and windy day I captured the sky reflecting off the outfield panels at Miller Park. The bold blue sky beckoned for the crack of the bat. Unfortunately opening day is still a few months away.
Yount Drive
Yount Drive, originally uploaded by Dennis Jenders. The Super Bowl has come and gone. Nearly 30 hours later the snow is still falling across south eastern Wisconsin. I’m sitting here with one question, is it baseball season yet?
Lena Blackburne, a little mud and baseball history
The magic mud, it’s the secret ingredient that every Major League Baseball team uses to remove the gloss from a new baseball. Lena Blackburne Baseball Rubbing Mud has supplied the mud to every MLB team since 1938. It’s such a great story. The lore, the tradition, and the secrecy add to the history of Major ...