The lid was lifted on the Milwaukee Brewers’ 2001 season, and for their new stadium with a lid.
After political contentiousness, a half-decade of construction and three tragic deaths in building it, Milwaukee’s Miller Park opened on April 6, 2001 for the Brewers’ home opener against the Cincinnati Reds.
42,000-plus showed up for the gala opening. Including a rather special guest, President George W. Bush.
The former Texas Rangers owner was the first-ever sitting president to attend a sporting event in Wisconsin.
While wearing a Brewers jacket, Mr. Bush opened the proceedings on the new stadium.