1) The "m" & "b" Ball & Glove logo
2) Bernie Brewers Beer Barrel & Mug
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By VINCENT M. MALLOZZI -- NY Times
Published: September 23, 2007
The controversy over Bernie Brewer’s beer mug has come to a head in Milwaukee.
Todd Achtner, a lifelong Brewers fan, is leading an online charge to bring back the
beer barrel, mug and chalet belonging to Bernie Brewer. They were a fixture at County
Stadium but did not move with the team to Miller Park in 2001.
“It’s a tradition that fans love and want back at the ballpark,” said Achtner,
a 27-year-old security guard from Appleton, Wis. “Bernie Brewer’s old routine was
one of the best home run celebrations ever.”
Through Friday, the petition had 260 signatures on the Web site
www.TrueBrewCrew.com. The Brewers’ front office is
aware of it.
“We’re considering the possibility of bringing back Bernie’s beer mug,
but we haven’t made any determinations yet,” said Rick Schlesinger, the
executive vice president for business operations with the Brewers...
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www.nytimes.com/sports/berniebrewer
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