1971 Milwaukee Brewers Key Players: Harper, Hegan, More

1971 Milwaukee Brewers Team Key Players Page Tommy Harper, Mike Hegan
1971 Brewers·Dave May·Dick Ellsworth·Lew Krausse·Marty Pattin·Mike Hegan·Roberto Pena·Skip Lockwood·Tommy Harper·
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The Page from the 1971 Illustrated Digest of Baseball highlights key Milwaukee Brewers players. Dick Ellsworth, a seasoned pitcher, had a remarkable 1.72 ERA for Milwaukee and previously excelled with the 1963 Cubs. Tommy Harper, known for his rare combination of power and speed, hit 31 homers and stole 38 bases. Mike Hegan, transitioning to a regular role, improved in power output and batting reliability. Lew Krausse, a sturdy pitcher from Kansas City Athletics, led the Brewers with 13 wins. Skip Lockwood transitioned from a minor league hitter to a pitcher, achieving significant shutouts. Dave May, formerly with the Orioles, excelled defensively and held a solid hitting record. Marty Pattin’s 1970 performance made him a sought-after pitcher with 161 strikeouts.