Honus Wagner bats for Big League Brew
08/05/03

Honus Wagner is considered by many to be baseball's greatest all-around player. The Pittsburgh Pirates' shortstop was a sensational hitter, a brilliant base runner and a flawless fielder. Today his baseball card is considered one of the most valuable in existence. It was recalled in 1909 because the cards were distributed along with tobacco. The nonsmoking Wagner objected to his being included in the promotion because he did not want to set a bad example for children.

Almost 100 years later, the legendary Honus Wagner remains an icon of the golden age of baseball, as well as one of the most beloved baseball players of all time. For this reason, Helmar Brewing Company has chosen Honus to represent The Flavor of the Game? and help to promote their new special recipe Big League Brew beer. In addition to product packaging, Big League Brew utilizes images of Honus on various advertising media.

The packaging of the new product will also feature other Hall of Famers and CMG Worldwide clients including Babe Ruth, Christy Mathewson, Jimmie Foxx, Lefty Grove and Mordecai Brown. Big League Brew, available in stores in September 2003, will cost approximately $6 USD for a four pack of bottles. For information on product distribution and related issues, please call Helmar Brewing at 248.882.0834.