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2007 - 2008 LEGISLATURE
February 27, 2008 - Introduced by Senators Coggs, Taylor, Carpenter, Lassa and
Roessler. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.
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1Relating to: commending the career and accomplishments of Mr. Billy Bruton.
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Whereas, Mr. William Hall "Bullet Bill" Bruton began his major league baseball
3career the same year the Braves moved from Boston to Milwaukee, starring in center
4field from 1953 to 1960; and
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Whereas, Mr. Billy Bruton became an immediate hero in Milwaukee when he
6hit a tenth inning home run to clinch the season opening win against St. Louis, the
7first of 94 career home runs; and
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Whereas, Mr. Billy Bruton played with such notable stars as Joe Adcock, Eddie
9Matthews, Warren Spahn, and Hank Aaron but was a star in his own right with a
10career batting average of .273 and as the league leader in stolen bases three
11consecutive seasons; and
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Whereas, Mr. Billy Bruton was injured for the 1957 World Series which the
13Milwaukee Braves won, but lead the 1958 World Series with a .412 batting average,
14making him one of the most beloved Milwaukee Braves; and
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1Whereas, the adoption of this senate resolution is supported not only by the
2senate, but also by members of the assembly, including specifically Representatives
3Young, Grigsby, Turner, Zepnick, Sheridan, and Toles; now, therefore, be it
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4Resolved by the senate, That the senate of the state of Wisconsin honors Mr.
5Billy Bruton for being a hero to the fans of the Milwaukee Braves and celebrates the
6career and accomplishments of one of the first, and one of the best, African-American
7major league baseball players.
