Borchert Field

Also Known As: Athletic Park 1888-1894; Brewer Field 1902-1927
Location: Milwaukee, WI
N. 7th (1B) & N. 8th (3B) Streets between W. Chambers (HP) & W. Burleigh (CF) Streets.
Capacity: 14,000 (1939); 13,000 (1952)
Dimensions (Left, Center, Right): 267-435-392-435-268 (1888)
Opened May 20, 1888, Borchert Field become well known for its bar behind home plate that offered the best seat in the house for two rows of standing patrons. It was closed during prohibition. Borchert Field was named for the somewhat eccentric owner of the team, Otto Borchert. For many years, the park was turned into a skating rink in the winter. The grandstand extended past the bases, and all the seats were turned to face home, so that those sitting past the bases actually had their backs to the outfield. Most fans could see only about half the outfield. The catcher faced NE. Negro and the All-American Girls Leagues played here also. The Green Bay Packers played NFL games in 1933. June 15, 1944 a severe thunder storm hit the stadium and injured 30 fans, but no ball players. The park was torn down in 1953, and the site is now a community playground.
Used by: Milwaukee Creams, Milwaukee Brewers

Following are the minor league baseball teams known to have played at Borchert Field:

Attendance listed indicates the total home attendance for the team even if it played in multiple home ballparks or additional cities in the same year.

Average attendance is based on half the team's total games being played at home.