The Milwaukee Brewers had to take solace in something during the 1970 season as they struggled in their first year in Brew City.
The $15 a day in meal money went a long way in helping ease some of the sting as the loses piled up. Offered is a 1970 meal money sheet signed by the entire team in ballpoint ink. Those who signed include:
Cal Ermer, Roy McMillan, Jackie Moore, Wes Stock, Dave Bristol, Curt Rayer, Bob Sullivan, Bob Bolin, Gene Brabender, John Gelnar, Lew Krausse, Bob Locker, Bob Meyer, John O'Donoghue, Marty Pattin, Skip Lockwood, Jerry McNertney, Phil Roof, Max Alvis, Gus Gil, Tommy Harper, Mike Hegan, Roberto Pena, Ted Kubiak, Mike Hershberger, Steve Hovley, Ted Savage, Russ Snyder, Danny Walton, Tom Ferguson, Bill Sears, Hank Allen, Ken Sanders, Dave Baldwin and Ray Peters.
The entire per diem allotment of money you ask for a big league team in 1970 - $6825.00.
Also included is First National Bank receipt.
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(MEARS Auction LOA)