Milwaukee, Wisconsin > Catalogs
From Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium
Milwaukee has a rich history of involvement in professional and nonprofessional sports, going back to the 19th century. Currently, its major sports teams include:
| Club | Sport | Founded | Current League | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Brewers | Baseball | 1969 | Major League Baseball | Miller Park |
| Milwaukee Bucks | Basketball | 1968 | National Basketball Association | Bradley Center |
| Milwaukee Admirals | Hockey | 1970 | American Hockey League | Bradley Center |
| Milwaukee Wave | Indoor soccer | 1984 | Major Indoor Soccer League | U.S. Cellular Arena |
Previously, numerous other teams have played in Milwaukee, including:
| Club | Sport | Played from | League | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cream Citys | Baseball | 1878 | National League | |
| Milwaukee Unions | Baseball | 1884 | Union Association | |
| Milwaukee Brewers | Baseball | 1888-1901 | American League | Lloyd Street Grounds |
| Milwaukee Brewers (1891) | Baseball | 1891 | American Association (19th century) | |
| Milwaukee Brewers | Baseball | 1902-1952 | American Association | Borchert Field |
| Milwaukee Badgers | Football | 1922-1926 | NFL | |
| Milwaukee Bears | Baseball | 1923 | Negro National League | Borchert Field |
| Milwaukee Chiefs | Football | 1940-1941 | American Football League | |
| Milwaukee Hawks | Basketball | 1951-1955 | NBA | Milwaukee Arena |
| Milwaukee Braves | Baseball | 1953-1965 | MLB | Milwaukee County Stadium |
| Milwaukee Does | Basketball | 1978-1980 | WBL | MECCA Arena (now U.S. Cellular Arena) |
| Milwaukee Mustangs | Arena football | 1994-2001 | Arena Football League | Bradley Center |
| Milwaukee Rampage | Soccer | 1994-2002 | USL First Division | |
| Milwaukee Wave United | Soccer | 2003-2004 | USL First Division |
