Informative Speech: History Of The Milwaukee Cubs

Informative speech
Topic: Milwaukee Brewers
Specific Purpose: To inform the audience of the history of the Milwaukee Brewers
INTRO
Attention Material: show Jonathon Lucroy walk off HR against reds
Credibility: I was born and raised in South Milwaukee, which is 30 min away from Miller Park. I have been playing baseball since the age of 5. I attend anywhere from 10 to as many as 30 brewer games a summer since high school.
Preview: I will start by explaining the history of baseball in Milwaukee, key players to play in Milwaukee, and some of the Brewer’s most memorable moments.
(Transition – So lets see how the brewers originated. )Body
Baseball started professionally in 1953 with the Milwaukee Braves.
After WWII Boston Braves relocated
to Milwaukee
Played in Milwaukee County Stadium from 1953-1965 before moving to Atlanta (Barnes 2014)
Bud Selig buys out the Seattle Pilots and relocates to Milwaukee to bring back professional baseball (Gilbert, 2008 p.4)
Renamed to the brewers because of Milwaukee’s brewing industry (Gilbert, 2008 p.
7)
1996 the Brewers break ground on Miller Park, their current home
2001 the first game is played there, a 5-4 victory over the reds (Barnes 2014)
(Transition Every organization has a “face of the franchise” or multiple faces at that. )Has anybody heard of Henry “Hank” Aaron? The former home run king played for the Milwaukee Braves
Hall of famers – Hank Aaron, Rollie Fingers, Don Sutton, Robin Yount, Paul Molitor (Gilbert 2008, p. 24)
Cy young winners- Pete Vuckovich 1982 – Rollie Fingers, 1981
League awards – Silver Slugger, Ryan Braun 2009, 2008 – Prince Fielder 2007 – Carlos Lee 2005. “Gold Gloves” Robin Yount (SS) 1982, Cecil Cooper 1B 1980 1979, George Scott 1B 1972-1976 Carlos Gomez CF 2013 (McCalvy 2014)
MVP Robin Yount 1982, 1989 – Rollie Fingers 1981 (McCalvy 2014)
Rookie of the year- Pat Listach 1992, Ryan Braun 2007 (mcCalvy 2014)
(Transition Seeing these great players come through the organization, it is with no surprise the Brewers have had some successful seasons. )Unfortunately, the Brewers have never been crowned World Series champions in their relatively short history. But baseball fans in Milwaukee have witnessed some pretty memorable
moments
Division championships 2011, 1982
Wild card 2008
World Series Appearances (barnes 2014)
(Transition In conclusion,)
Conclusion Interview with Ken Sanders
Summary: Baseball has had a positive impact on the city of Milwaukee and the state of WI. We have had the pleasure of seeing many memorable players as well as exciting moments in the MLB because of the brewers.
Concluding Remarks: Being a student here in Milwaukee, about 10 minutes away from beautiful Miller Park, it is important to know a little about the history of one of the states professional sports team.
References
Barnes, Robbin. "Brewers Timeline." Milwaukee Brewers. MLB Advanced Media, 1 Jan. 2014. Web. 28 Sept. 2014. <http://milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com/mil/history/timeline.jsp>.
McCalvy, Adam “Brewers Awards.” Milwaukee Brewers, MLB Advanced Media, 2014. Web.
28 Sept. 2014 http://m.brewers.mlb.com/news/article/25905436/.Gilbert, Sara. The Story of the Milwaukee Brewers. Mankato, Minn.: Creative Education,
2008. Print
Personal Interview with Ken Sanders