The Brewers postpone their game against Kansas City as a gesture of respect for the three workers who died when a massive crane collapsed lifting a portion of the roof for the team’s new stadium, Miller Park. The crane broke in half lifting a 400-ton load, damaging the partially completed stadium.

On July 15, 1999 — The Brewers postpone their game against Kansas City as a gesture of respect for the three workers who died when a massive crane collapsed lifting a portion of the roof for the team’s new stadium, Miller Park. The crane broke in half lifting a 400-ton load, damaging the partially completed stadium.

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