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Brewers 2016 Regular Season Promotional Information
OFFICIAL RELEASE
The Milwaukee Brewers today announced the team’s full 2016 promotional schedule. This season’s jam-packed calendar is filled with 14 All-Fan Giveaways, three brand new All-Kid Giveaways, the return of the Brewers Postgame Concerts and much, much, more.
Six bobbleheads, a Bob Uecker Talking Alarm Clock and the addition of three All-Kid Giveaways highlight the list of items that will be given away at Sunday afternoon contests at Miller Park this season. In addition, the Brewers will continue Free-Shirt Fridays for the third straight year. Seven different T-shirts will be given away throughout the season, including one at every Friday home game at Miller Park from June through August. The T-shirt designs were chosen as part of an online vote and were revealed on stage at Brewers On Deck. Additional information about this year’s All-Fan Giveaways is available at Brewers.com/allfans.
2016 All-Fan Giveaway Dates at Miller Park
April 10 vs. Houston | 1980s Vintage Brewer Bobblehead
May 1 vs. Miami | Ryan Braun Franchise Home Run Leader Bobblehead
June 10 vs. New York (N) | Bernie’s Chalet T-Shirt
June 12 vs. New York (N) | Barking BobbleHank
June 24 vs. Washington | Camo Ball & Glove T-Shirt
June 28 vs. Los Angeles (N) | Greg Vaughn ‘90s Bobblehead
July 8 vs. St. Louis | Hank Aaron Shirsey
July 10 vs. St. Louis | Bob Uecker Alarm Clock
July 22 vs. Chicago (N) | Retro Royal T-Shirt
July 29 vs. Pittsburgh | Brew Crew Bottle Cap T-Shirt
July 31 vs Pittsburgh | Jimmy Nelson Bobblehead
August 12 vs. Cincinnati | Milwaukee Icons T-Shirt
August 14 vs. Cincinnati | Craig Counsell Player/Manager Bobblehead
August 26 vs. Pittsburgh | MKE Home T-Shirt
New for the 2016 season is the addition of Kids Eat Free Sundays. Every Sunday home game, all kids 14 and under will receive a voucher upon entrance to Miller Park good for a free hot dog, apple slices and a bottle of water. If that wasn’t enough, the Brewers are excited to also announce three All-Kid Giveaways this year. All kids 14 and under who are in attendance will receive a Jonathan Lucroy Replica Jersey on May 15, courtesy of Kwik Trip, a Paint-Your-Own Bernie Bobblehead on May 29 and a Jonathan Lucroy Chest Protector Backpack on August 28, also courtesy of Kwik Trip.
Thanks to the success of last season’s inaugural series, the Brewers are proud to host two Postgame Concerts in 2016. On Saturday, May 14, the Brewers will welcome one of the music industry’s hottest stars to Miller Park as multi-Platinum pop artist Andy Grammer will perform a full-length, free postgame concert, courtesy of Pick ‘n Save, following the Crew’s matchup with the San Diego Padres. Then on Saturday, August 27, country music star Kip Moore will take the stage following the Brewers vs. Pirates game, presented by 94.5 KTI Country.
In addition to the many giveaways at the yard this year, the Brewers will bring back the 5-County, 5-Day Celebration, Spring Madness (414), Student Nights, Miller High Life Mondays and Kids and Senior Citizens Discount Days.
Fans in the region will want to head to Miller Park from April 20-24, as residents of Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington and Waukesha Counties can purchase half-price tickets during the team’s annual 5-County, 5-Day Celebration.
Another great deal for fans comes around Memorial Day weekend, May 27-30 as Spring Madness (414) returns. Fans can save 50% on select seats while enjoying special “414” concession pricing with $4 16oz beers, $1 hot dogs & small sodas and $4 nachos.
Fans looking for start-of-the-week fun will want to check out the return of Miller High Life Mondays, which feature a new lower price this year. Terrace Reserved tickets are just $6 for all Monday home games with a 6:20 p.m. start time, courtesy of Miller High Life.
Also returning in 2016, most weekday afternoon home game kids 14 and under and seniors 60+ save 50% on tickets on Kids and Senior Citizens Discount Days.
Students are also invited to take in the fun with a great deal as every Friday home game is a Student Night, where those in high school and college can purchase $10 Terrace Reserved or $15 Loge Bleachers tickets. On top of that, students can enjoy a special $3 Happy Hour menu – featuring hot dogs, nachos, soda and beer – through the end of the first inning.
The complete 2016 promotional schedule is available at brewers.com/promotions.
Full 2014 Milwaukee Brewers Promotional Schedule
2014 PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE
as of February 12, 2014
*Subject to change*
GAME DAY PROMOTIONS
March 31 Brewers Magnetic Schedule Day
All fans in attendance will receive a Brewers 2014 magnetic schedule.
April 2 Weather Day at Miller Park
Come out to the ballpark on Wednesday, April 2 for a day of learning, fun and baseball as Discovery World, the Mitchell Park Domes, the Milwaukee Public Museum, Ready Wisconsin and TODAY’S TMJ4 team up with the Milwaukee Brewers to host the 6th Annual Weather Day at Miller Park. Students will enjoy a special lesson about the science of weather from the Storm Team 4 Meteorologists, complete with a visit from Bernie Brewer™ and the Klement’s Famous Racing Sausages™. Plus, take part in an interactive Science Fair featuring Discovery World, the Mitchell Park Domes, the Milwaukee Public Museum, STEP Program presented by Ready Wisconsin and TODAY’S TMJ4 inside Miller Park – all before watching the Brewers take on the Atlanta Braves at 12:10 p.m. For details, call (414) 902-GRPS (4777) or visit Brewers.com/weatherday.
April 11-15 5-County, 5-Day Celebration
To say thank you to the best fans in baseball, the Brewers are offering residents of Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington and Waukesha Counties 50% off select Brewers tickets to the April 11 – 15 games versus the Pirates and Cardinals. For information, call (414) 902-4000 or visit Brewers.com/5county.
Excludes the Miller Lite Beerpen, All-Inclusive Areas and Uecker Seats.
April 12 Potawatomi Pen Schedule
The first 20,000 fans 21 and older will receive a pen schedule, courtesy of Potawatomi Bingo Casino.
April 13 Sentry Foods Brewers Photo Card and “Ultimate Brewers Fan Experience” Sweepstakes
The first 15,000 fans will receive a Brewers Photo Card, compliments of Sentry Foods. Along with the Photo Card fans will also receive a coupon and an entry form for the “Ultimate Brewers Fan Experience” sweepstakes. Bring the entry form to any participating Sentry for your chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime Brewers fan experience.
April 25 Miller Lite Brewers Cap
The first 10,000 fans 21 and older will receive a Brewers cap, courtesy of Miller Lite.
April 26 Brewers Coupon Book
The first 25,000 fans 18 and older will receive a Brewers Coupon Book, featuring coupons for tickets, merchandise and local sponsors.
April 2 7 U.S. Cellular® Carlos Gomez Gold Glove Bobblehead
All fans will receive a collectible Brewers bobblehead featuring 2013 Gold Glove Winner Carlos Gomez, compliments of U.S. Cellular®.
May 7 “Plant A Tree” Program
The first 7,000 fans exiting Miller Park after the Brewers/Diamondbacks game will receive a tree seedling, compliments of the Wisconsin DNR.
May 10 Brewers Coupon Book
The first 25,000 fans 18 and older will receive a Brewers Coupon Book, featuring coupons for tickets, merchandise and local sponsors.
May 11 Toyota Kyle Lohse Bobblehead
As part of Dairy Day, all fans will receive a collectible Brewers bobblehead featuring Brewers Pitcher Kyle Lohse, compliments of Toyota.
May 13-15 Spring Madness
Don’t miss out on one of the biggest deals of the Brewers season! Save up to 50% on select tickets, plus, small Pepsi products and Klement’s hot dogs are just $1 each! For information, call (414) 902-4000 or visit Brewers.com/madness.
Excludes All-Inclusive Areas and Uecker Seats.
May 15 University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Baseball Game
Fans, stay after the Brewers/Pirates game on Thursday, May 15th at Miller Park and catch the UWM Panthers baseball team take on Horizon League rival Wright State Raiders.
June 1 MLB Network Recyclable Grocery Tote
The first 30,000 fans will receive a reusable grocery tote, compliments of MLB Network.
June 13 T-Shirt Friday, presented by HUSCO International
All fans in attendance will receive a Brewers T-Shirt, compliments of HUSCO International.
June 14 Brewers Coupon Book
The first 25,000 fans 18 and older will receive a Brewers Coupon Book, featuring coupons for tickets, merchandise and local sponsors.
June 15 Time Warner Cable Vintage Brewer Bobblehead
All fans will receive a collectible Vintage Brewer bobblehead, compliments of Time Warner Cable.
June 27 T-Shirt Friday, presented by Master Printwear
All fans in attendance will receive a Brewers T-Shirt, compliments of Master Printwear.
June 29 Wisconsin National Guard Scooter Gennett Bobble
All fans in attendance will receive a collectible Brewers bobblehead of Brewers infielder Scooter Gennett compliments of the Wisconsin National Guard.
July 11 T-Shirt Friday, presented by Hupy and Abraham
All fans in attendance will receive a Brewers T-Shirt, compliments of Hupy and Abraham.
July 12 MillerCoors Brewers Pennant
The first 10,000 fans 21 and older will receive a Brewers Pennant, courtesy of MillerCoors.
July 25 T-Shirt Friday, presented by Kwik Trip
All fans in attendance will receive a Brewers T-Shirt, compliments of Kwik Trip.
July 26 Brewers Coupon Book
The first 25,000 fans 18 and older will receive a Brewers Coupon Book, featuring coupons for tickets, merchandise and local sponsors.
July 27 Jim Henderson Bobblehead
All fans in attendance will receive a collectible Brewers bobblehead featuring Brewers pitcher Jim Henderson, voted on by Brewers fans.
August 8 T-Shirt Friday, presented by ORBIS Corporation
All fans in attendance will receive a Brewers T-Shirt, compliments of ORBIS Corporation.
August 9 Brewers Coupon Book
The first 25,000 fans 18 and older will receive a Brewers Coupon Book, featuring coupons for tickets, merchandise and local sponsors.
August 10 Klement’s Famous Racing Sausage Chorizo Bobble/Cerveceros Day
All fans in attendance will receive a collectible Brewers bobble, featuring the Klement’s Famous Racing SausageTM, ChorizoTM, compliments of Klement’s Sausage. Also, as part of the Brewers vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game, the Brewers will wear their special “Cerveceros” uniforms as a tribute to Hispanic Baseball Players.
August 22 T-Shirt Friday, presented by Kwik Trip
All fans in attendance will receive a Brewers T-Shirt, compliments of Kwik Trip.
August 23 Potawatomi Brewers Umbrella
The first 20,000 fans 21 and older will receive a Brewers umbrella, courtesy of Potawatomi Bingo Casino.
August 24 Jean Segura Bobblehead
All fans in attendance will receive a collectible Brewers bobble, featuring Brewers infielder Jean Segura.
September 13 Brewers Coupon Book
The first 25,000 fans 18 and older will receive a Brewers Coupon Book, featuring coupons for tickets, merchandise and local sponsors.
September 14 Robin Yount Bobblehead
All fans will receive a collectible Brewers bobblehead, featuring Hall of Famer Robin Yount in the 40th Anniversary of his rookie season of 1974.
September 27 Fan Appreciation Night
All fans will receive a Brewers team photo and will have the chance to win fabulous prizes throughout the game.
2014 SEASON-LONG PROMOTIONS
as of February 12, 2014
*Subject to change*
Associated Bank Brewers Checking 2-for-1 Ticket Offer
Associated Bank Brewers Checking customers can receive a 2-for-1 ticket offer on Club Outfield, Terrace Box and Terrace Reserved tickets for select games and receive 10% savings on purchases made at the Brewers Team Stores in Miller Park by showing their Brewers checks or Baseball Fan Platinum MasterCard® Check Card. Valid dates include: April 1, May 26, June 26, July 8, August 5 and September 12.
Autograph Saturdays for Kids presented by U.S. Bank®
Prior to five Saturday Brewers home games during the 2014 season, fans 14 and under can receive autographs from select Brewers players and coaches. The 2014 Autograph Saturdays for Kids presented by U.S. Bank® schedule is as follows:
April 12 vs. PIT
May 10 vs. NYY
June 14 vs. CIN
July 12 vs. STL
August 9 vs. LAD
Autograph sessions will begin shortly after gates open and last for approximately 20 minutes. For each Autograph Saturday game, one child will be selected to win a VIP package compliments of U.S. Bank®. The VIP package includes four Loge Level tickets to that night’s game, on-field batting practice viewing and more! Fans can register at Miller Park Field Level Guest Relations or online at Brewers.com/autographsaturdays.
Blue Bunny Ice Cream Sundays
At each Sunday home game, the first 2,000 kids ages 12 and under will receive a coupon for a free Blue Bunny Ice Cream treat upon entering Miller Park. The coupons can be redeemed on the Field Level concourse near the Right Field corner. There is a limit of one ice cream coupon per child. Coupons may be redeemed from the time gates open through the conclusion of the first inning, compliments of Blue Bunny.
bp C’mon Back Club Card
Fans making seven purchases of eight gallons of gas or more at participating bp stations can receive a free Terrace Reserved ticket by completing a bp C’mon Back Card. Valid dates are May 28, June 24, July 22, August 5, August 19, September 4, September 8, September 9 and September 11.
Club Goodwill
At each Brewers home game (excluding Opening Day and all Saturdays and Sundays in May through August), starting when the gates open, visit the left-field ticket windows to purchase half-price Loge Bleacher tickets in the Club Goodwill (Section 238) at Miller Park. Club Goodwill tickets for Opening Day and all weekend games from May through August games will be sold in advance or on the day of the game and at the regular full price. Limit of four tickets per person, while supplies last. For more information, call (414) 902-4000 or visit Brewers.com.
Family Section
Sections 217, 308, 309 and 417 are designated as the Family Sections at Miller Park. The serving and consumption of alcohol is prohibited in these areas. Call (414) 902-4000 for ticket availability. Some restrictions apply.
Kids & Senior Citizens Discount Days
Kids 14 and under and seniors 60+ save up to 50% on all weekday afternoon games at Miller Park. For information, call (414) 902-4000 or visit Brewers.com/fanvalues.
Excludes Opening Day, Bernie’s Terrace, Uecker Seats and All-Inclusive Areas.
Miller High Life Mondays
Every Monday home game, Terrace Reserved tickets are just $9, courtesy of Miller High Life. For information, call (414) 902-4000 or visit Brewers.com/highlife.
Excludes Opening Day.
Miller Lite Beerpen
It’s always Miller Time in the Miller Lite Beerpen! Every Friday night home game, fans 21+ who sit in the Miller Lite Beerpen in the right-field Loge Bleachers will get a free Miller Lite Brewers cap. For information, call (414) 902-4000 or visit Brewers.com/beerpen.
PNC Major League Moment
At participating PNC Banks, kids 6-13 can enter to win an on-field appearance with a Brewers player during the national anthem on Sunday home games, along with tickets, a cap, a baseball and photos, courtesy of PNC Bank.
Prairie Farms Dairy Kids Base Run
Kids 16 and under can run the bases after Sunday home games, courtesy of Prairie Farms Dairy.
Time Warner Cable Customer Appreciation Games
Time Warner Cable customers can receive a buy-one, get-one free Terrace Level ticket offer for the following games: April 1, May 30, June 26, July 8, August 6, and September 28.
Bring last month’s Time Warner Cable billing statement to the Miller Park Box Office. Good while supplies last.
Time Warner Cable Student Nights
Every Friday home game, high school and college students can purchase $9 Terrace Reserved tickets and $11.50 Loge Bleachers tickets, courtesy of Time Warner Cable. Plus, the first 250 students to redeem their tickets from Time Warner Cable Student Night Section 233 will receive a free pair of sunglasses! For information, call (414) 902-4000 or visit Brewers.com/students.
Offer ends Friday, September 26, 2014. Excludes the Miller Lite Beerpen. To claim your sunglasses in Section 233, you must show a valid student ID.
2-Man Advantage
For just $19, fans will get one Stern & Bow ticket to a Milwaukee Admirals home game AND one Terrace Reserved ticket to a Brewers home game at Miller Park during the 2014 season. For information, call (414) 902-4000 or visit Brewers.com/admirals.
Offer valid through April 3, 2014.
UnitedHealthcare Brewers Kids Club
Kids 14 and under can join the Brewers Kids Club presented by UnitedHealthcare to receive six Terrace Reserved vouchers redeemable for any Sunday-Friday Brewers home game during the 2014 season, excluding select games. Kids will also receive a Brewers Kids Club cap, ID and lanyard, water bottle, drawstring bag, Jonathan Lucroy poster, Bernie Brewer magnet and other exclusive opportunities, all for just $25!
Brewers 14 in ’14 All-Fan Giveaway Schedule
All bobbleheads and t-shirts of the 14 all-fan giveaways for the 2014 regular season have been announced. Enjoy.
Sunday, April 27th – Carlos Gomez bobblehead commemorating his Gold Glove Award
Sunday, May 11th – Kyle Lohse bobblehead
Friday, June 13th – T-SHIRT
Sunday, June 15th – Vintage Brewer bobblehead
Friday, June 27th – T-SHIRT
Sunday, June 29th – Scooter Gennett (UPDATED!)
Friday, July 11th – T-SHIRT
Friday, July 25th – T-SHIRT
Sunday, July 27th – Fans Choice bobblehead – WINNER ANNOUNCED 2/10/2014: Jim Henderson
Friday, August 8th – T-SHIRT
Sunday, August 10th – Chorizo bobblehead – in a Cerveceros jersey (first Chorizo since ’07)
Friday, August 22nd – T-SHIRT
Sunday, August 24th – Jean Segura bobblehead
Sunday, September 14th – Robin Yount in a 1974 uniform
Official Release: Brewers 10-Pack Ticket Plans On Sale Tomorrow
Free Opening Day Ticket Included in Packages Starting at Just $180
The countdown to Opening Day is on – with 88 days to go – and fans can secure their seat to the Home Opener on Monday, April 1 vs. the Colorado Rockies as Brewers 10-Packs go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. There are five exciting plans to choose from, all featuring 10 home games, plus Opening Day or any other game of the fan’s choice for FREE (while supplies last).
Each 10-Pack includes an Interleague Game and at least one Marquee Game against the Chicago Cubs at the reduced rated of regular game (Blue Game) prices. The Weekend Plan and Premier Plan feature a pair of All-Fan Bobblehead dates (see attachment for bobblehead games) as well as a variety of Gold Games at the regular rate. The Rivals Plus Plan includes one All-Fan Bobblehead date, an Interleague matchup vs. the Minnesota Twins, two Marquee Games against the division rival Cubs and three Gold Games. The Hot Summer Nights Plan also includes two Marquee Games against the Cubs, while the Friday Plan includes an Interleague Game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on August 30.
Packages start at $180 per seat in the Terrace Reserved ($18 per game) and can also be purchased in the Terrace Box for $240 ($24 per game), the Loge Outfield Box for $340 ($34 per game), the Club Outfield Box for $400 ($40 per game, no wait service), the Loge Infield Box for $400 ($40 per game), the Field Outfield Box for $420 ($42 per game) and the Loge Diamond Box for $480 ($48 per game).
The Brewers 10-Packs offer several benefits, including savings on parking, regular pricing for Gold and Marquee Games and a guaranteed seat location for the 10 games in each plan (exact seating is not guaranteed for Opening Day).
Fans interested in purchasing 10-Packs are encouraged to call 414-902-HITS (4487) or visit brewers.com/10packs for more information. A complete list of all five 10-Pack Plans is attached.
Also, fans can take advantage of exclusive benefits on 20-Game Plans, which offer more seating options, additional per-ticket savings and the opportunity to purchase tickets to postseason games played at Miller Park. Fans can choose one of four pre-selected plans with guaranteed seat locations: Opening Day, Business, Saturday Plus or Sunday Plus. Plus, with the purchase of a 20-Game Plan, fans will be eligible for the Brewers “Fan-Tastic Forty” promotion, which offers 40 fantastic prizes given away over 40 days!
Fans can also join in sharing the excitement of counting down to Brewers Opening Day on Facebook at facebook.com/brewers or on Twitter by following (@Brewers), (@Bernie_Brewer) and/or using the hashtag #SEEUAPRIL1.
BREWERS 10-PACK PLANS
(All five plans also include Opening Day, Monday, April 1, 2013 vs. the Colorado Rockies or any other game of the fan’s choice FREE)
WEEKEND PLAN
Sunday, April 7 Arizona 1:10 p.m.* (Norichika Aoki bobblehead)
Saturday, April 20 Chicago-NL TBD
Saturday, May 25 Pittsburgh TBD
Sunday, June 23 Atlanta 1:10 p.m.* (Klement’s Famous Racing Sausage Polish)
Saturday, July 6 New York-NL TBD
Sunday, July 21 Miami 1:10 p.m.
Sunday, August 18 Cincinnati 1:10 p.m.
Saturday, August 31 LA of Anaheim (I) TBD
Saturday, September 14 Cincinnati TBD
Sunday, September 22 St. Louis 1:10 p.m.
PREMIER PLAN
Tuesday, April 16 San Francisco 7:10 p.m.
Wednesday, May 8 Texas (I) 7:10 p.m.
Monday, May 27 Minnesota 1:10 p.m.
Sunday, June 9 Philadelphia 1:10 p.m.* (Carlos Gomez bobblehead)
Saturday, June 22 Atlanta TBD
Sunday, July 7 New York-NL 1:10 p.m.* (Hank Aaron bobblehead)
Saturday, July 20 Miami TBD
Thursday, August 15 Cincinnati 7:10 p.m.
Tuesday, September 17 Chicago-NL 7:10 p.m.
Saturday, September 21 St. Louis TBD
RIVALS PLUS PLAN
Monday, April 29 Pittsburgh 7:10 p.m.
Saturday, May 4 St. Louis TBD
Tuesday, May 28 Minnesota (I) 7:10 p.m.
Saturday, June 8 Philadelphia TBD
Wednesday, June 26 Chicago-NL 7:10 p.m.
Monday, July 8 Cincinnati 7:10 p.m.
Sunday, August 4 Washington 1:10 p.m.* (Harvey Kuenn bobblehead)
Tuesday, August 20 St. Louis 7:10 p.m.
Wednesday, September 4 Pittsburgh 7:10 p.m.
Monday, September 16 Chicago-NL 7:10 p.m.
FRIDAY PLAN
Friday, April 5 Arizona 7:10 p.m.
Friday, April 19 Chicago-NL 7:10 p.m.
Friday, May 3 St. Louis 7:10 p.m.
Friday, May 24 Pittsburgh 7:10 p.m.
Friday, June 7 Philadelphia 7:10 p.m.
Friday, July 5 New York-NL 7:10 p.m.
Friday, August 2 Washington 7:10 p.m.
Friday, August 30 LA of Anaheim (I) 7:10 p.m.
Friday, September 13 Cincinnati 7:10 p.m.
Friday, September 20 St. Louis 7:10 p.m.
HOT SUMMER NIGHTS PLAN
Monday, June 3 Oakland (I) 7:10 p.m.
Thursday, June 6 Philadelphia 7:10 p.m.
Tuesday, June 25 Chicago-NL 7:10 p.m.
Tuesday, July 9 Cincinnati 7:10 p.m.
Friday, July 19 Miami 7:10 p.m.
Wednesday, July 24 San Diego 7:10 p.m.
Friday, August 16 Cincinnati 7:10 p.m.
Monday, August 19 St. Louis 7:10 p.m.
Tuesday, September 3 Pittsburgh 7:10 p.m.
Wednesday, September 18 Chicago-NL 7:10 p.m.
* – All-Fan Bobblehead Giveaway, (I) – Interleague, Gold Game, Marquee Game.
All times CT. Dates/times subject to change.
Official Press Release: Ten All-Fan Bobblehead Dates Scheduled at Miller Park in 2013
The Milwaukee Brewers will include 10 All-Fan Bobblehead Dates on the promotional schedule during the 2013 season. All bobblehead dates are scheduled on Sundays and the collectibles will include current and former players.
APRIL
The first bobblehead, presented by Robert Haack Diamonds, will feature leadoff batter Norichika Aoki on the first Sunday of the season – April 7 against the Diamondbacks. Aoki led all National League rookies in stolen bases (30) and tied for the NL rookie lead in hits (150) and outfield assists (8) while ranking among the leaders in numerous statistical categories. (BN note: Aoki finished fifth in NL Rookie of the Year voting.)
The second bobblehead is scheduled for April 21 against the Cubs when former first baseman George Scott—presented by Toyota—isfeatured with his five Gold Glove awards as a Brewer from 1972-76.
MAY
On May 5 against the Cardinals, the Brewers will pay tribute to the Minor League Milwaukee Brewers, who played in the American Association from 1902-52. Corey Hart—presented by Kwik Trip—will be showcased in a 1913 Brewers uniform to honor the 100th Anniversary of the team’s first American Association championship. The American Association Brewers won eight pennants during their 51 seasons of existence.
A Ryan Braun bobblehead, which will honor his 40/30 season in 2012, is set for May 26 vs. the Pirates and is presented by the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. Braun followed up his 2011 MVP season with 41 home runs and 30 stolen bases to become just the ninth member of Major League Baseball’s 40/30 Club. This will be the third Brewers bobblehead for Braun (also 2008 and 2009).
JUNE
Carlos Gomez will get his first Brewers bobblehead, presented by Time Warner Cable, on June 9 against the Phillies. The collectible will include Gomez in a Cerveceros uniform (“Cerveceros” is the Spanish translation for Brewers and the team has worn Cerveceros uniforms during the Cerveceros Day celebration in each of the last seven seasons).
The Brewers will host Polish Heritage Day on June 23 against the Braves and all fans will receive a Klement’s Famous Racing Sausage Polish Bobble, presented by Klement’s Sausage. Polish Sausage will be featured wearing a “Piwowarzy” jersey, which is the Polish translation for Brewers.
JULY
The first player in MLB history with a 40/30 season was Hank Aaron as a member of the Milwaukee Braves in 1963. He finished that season with 44 home runs and 31 stolen bases. On July 7 against the Mets, a Hank Aaron bobblehead will commemorate his 40/30 season in a Milwaukee Braves uniform. It marks the third Aaron bobblehead to be given away at Miller Park (also 2002 and 2010).
AUGUST
Harvey Kuenn, who was named American League Manager of the Year in 1982 after leading the Brewers to the World Series, will be featured with a bobblehead on August 4 against the Nationals.
SEPTEMBER
The month of September will include a pair of former outfielders – Gorman Thomas and Ben Oglivie.
Thomas was the first player selected by the Seattle Pilots in the first round of the 1969 June Draft and as such, his bobblehead will feature him in a Pilots uniform on September 1 against the Angels.
On September 15 against the Reds, Oglivie will round out the bobblehead schedule. This will mark the first full-size Brewers bobblehead of the three-time All-Star.
Special Extras About Some of the 2013 Bobbleheads
In a press release about the sale of Brewers 4-game Holiday Packs, there was some information included about some of the bobbleheads for next year. This prompted me to look up the rest of the information which has been shared elsewhere, but not here.
- The Ryan Braun bobblehead will be in commemoration of his 40 HR/30 SB season.
- Likewise, Hank Aaron’s bobblehead will commemorate his 1963 40/30 season as a member of the Milwaukee Braves and will feature him in a Braves uniform.
- Corey Hart will be featured in a “1913 Brewers” uniform.
- Gorman Thomas will don a 1969 Seattle Pilots uniform in his bobblehead.
- The bobblehead for George Scott will feature him holding five Gold Gloves, representative of the five such awards he won during his five-year stint with the Brewers.
- The Polish Racing Sausage will be given away in conjunction with “Polish Heritage Day” at Miller Park. As such, he’ll be wearing a “Piwowarzy” jersey which is Polish for “Brewers”.
- Carlos Gomez will be featured in a gold alternate “Cerveceros” jersey which the team has worn the past couple of years on Cerveceros Day at Miller Park in honor of Hispanic heritage.
2013: Year of the Bobblehead
The Milwaukee Brewers (via social media) announced just now that there will be a total of 10(!) all-fan bobblehead doll giveaways next season.
They are inviting fans to play along in a guessing game of sorts where the Bernie Brewer twitter account (@Bernie_Brewer) will post a silhouetted image of the subject of the bobblehead in the morning with some clues. You play along by tweeting back with your guess and a #GUESSBREW hash tag.
Then, later the same day via various official Brewers social media outlets, the subject will be revealed.
The official webpage for the revealing is: http://milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com/mil/fan_forum/bobbles.jsp, but I’ll keep track of them all right here as well.
We can easily see that there will be one sausage bobble as has been the norm the last several years.
The schedule of reveals is as follows:
- Bobblehead #1: CLUE: This Brewer will turn 31 in January of 2013. – Guess: Norichika Aoki – CONFIRMED!
- This bobblehead will be given away on Sunday, April 7, 2013.
- Bobblehead #2: CLUE: This Brewer played his entire career in the AL. – Guess: George Scott – CONFIRMED!
- This bobblehead will be given away on Sunday, April 21, 2013.
- Bobblehead #3: CLUE: Wore a Brewers uniform his entire career. CLUE: Has played in 14 career postseason games. – Guess: Corey Hart – CONFIRMED!
- This bobblehead will be given away on Sunday, May 5, 2013.
- Bobblehead #4: CLUE: Wears a number that has been worn by a total of 20 players in team history. Silhouette Only Guess: Ryan Braun (Updated: Still guessing Braun. http://brewernation.mlblogs.com/2012/06/09/milwaukee-brewers-uniform-number-history-8) – CONFIRMED!
- This bobblehead will be given away on Sunday, May 26, 2013.
- Bobblehead #5: Silhouette Only Guess: Carlos Gomez – CLUE: The player is active on Twitter. – Guess unchanged. – CONFIRMED!
- This bobblehead will be given away on Sunday, June 9, 2013.
- Bobblehead #6: Silhouette Only Guess: Polish Racing Sausage – CONFIRMED!
- This bobblehead will be given away on Sunday, June 23, 2013.
- Bobblehead #7: CLUE: Today’s featured player began and ended his career in Milwaukee. CLUE: Played his first and last all-star game with Milwaukee. – Guess: Hank Aaron – CONFIRMED!
- This bobblehead will be given away on Sunday, July 7, 2013.
- Bobblehead #8: CLUE: Features a Wisconsin native. Guess: Only three Wisconsinites are famous enough to warrant a bobblehead at this point. One (Bob Uecker) had one last year. That means that this should be either Jim Gantner or Harvey Kuenn. CLUE: This player never played for the Brewers. Updated Guess: Obviously Gantner played for the Brewers. My guess is Harvey Kuenn! – CONFIRMED!
- This bobblehead will be given away on Sunday, August 4, 2013.
- Bobblehead #9: CLUE: This player goes back to the Seattle Pilots days. Guess: Gotta be Stormin’ Gorman Thomas! Who else from that era still warrants a bobblehead? CLUE: This player still has a presence at Miller Park. (Yup!) – CONFIRMED!
- This bobblehead will be given away on Sunday, September 1, 2013.
- Bobblehead #10: November 9 – CLUE: Was on the 1982 Milwaukee Brewers. Guess: Far too many to properly say anything definitive, but based on the silhouette I know several players who it is not. CLUE: This player once played professionally in Japan. Guess: Ben Oglivie
- This bobblehead will be given away on Sunday, September 15, 2013.
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So there you have it!
All 10 of the bobblehead subjects for 2013 have been revealed! What do you think of the choices? Which one are you looking forward to the most? Vote here: http://wp.me/p1wIvV-98Ls
Nyjer Morgan Bobbleheads Revealed
No, that isn’t a hint that any of the bobbleheads being handed out on Sunday, June 10, 2012 will use one of Nyjer Morgan’s alter egos.
What it means is that while the majority of Nyjer Morgan bobbleheads will look like this:
A select 5,000 bobbleheads will look like this:
That’s awesome.
The Brewer Nation 