Sports - March 15, 2009
Povletich's book takes unique look at Braves history
Bill Povletich is likely familiar to OnMilwaukee.com readers for his film about Hank Aaron's first pro season in Wisconsin, "Henry Aaron's Summer Up North." His book "Milwaukee Braves: Heroes and Heartbreak" is an eye-catchingly illustrated walk through the years the Braves spent in Milwaukee -- with a focus on the civic and financial effects of the team's arrival and departure.
Tags: Braves, Henry Aaron, William Povletich, MPTV, County Stadium, Atlanta, Boston, Wisconsin Historical Society Press, Summer Up North, Milwaukee Braves: Heroes and Heartbreak

Sports - Jan. 22, 2009
Powell's departure leaves me conflicted, bummed out
A lot of people have asked me this week why I haven't written anything about the yet-to-be-announced departure of Brewers radio announcer Jim Powell to the Atlanta Braves. The truth is, that while I've known about it for some time, I couldn't write anything, since everything Jim -- who is more of a friend than a peer -- has told me, has been strictly off-the-record.
Tags: jim powell, braves, broadcasting, bob uecker

Sports - Oct. 17, 2007
When the Braves and Brewers ruled October
The final installment of OnMilwaukee.com's baseball anniversary series looks at October, when the 1957 Braves and 1982 Brewers dominated the sports headlines.
Tags: braves, brewers, 1957, 1982, hank aaron, warren spahn, lew burdette, eddie mathews, robin yount, paul molitor, mark brouhard, milwaukee, world series

Sports - Aug. 31, 2007
'57 Braves enjoy another moment in the sun
Fifty years after winning a World Series title, members of the 1957 Milwaukee Braves return to Milwaukee and rekindle friendships with each other and a bond with fans.
Tags: braves, 1957, bushville, aaron, crandall, mathews, mantilla, logan, adcock, spahn, burdette, Rainovic

Sports - May 11, 2007
Brewers' success helps heal some old wounds
Sports fans in Milwaukee and Wisconsin have long memories. (See Lombardi, Vince). But, the exciting start by the Brewers this season is helping to ease the sting for people embittered by the Braves' departure a generation ago.
Tags: brewers, dave begel, braves, tom baily