Hank the stray pup becomes a star

BY RICH ROVITO
MILWAUKEE (AP) — When a stray pup wandered into the Milwaukee Brewers’ spring training facility in Arizona last year, he was adopted by a team executive.

The fluffy white pooch was named Hank, and he has only become more popular and fascinating for Brewers fans.

In time for Monday’s home opener in Major League Baseball, a kiosk of Hank-related items has been erected on the field level concourse at Miller Park. It features Hank T-shirts, plush toys, and dog leashes.

A locked display case has an array of expensive collectibles for the most dedicated Hank fans. A Hank-worn All-Star game jersey, made especially for him, can be purchased for a whopping $1,200.

The dog’s bowl, with food residue still visible, has a $100 price tag. A bed on which Hank once slept can be had for $250.

Want a framed picture of Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy with the precious pup that includes swatches of jerseys worn by each? Shell out $175 and take it home.

“This is just of function of the demand for Hank merchandise,” Brewers chief operating officer Rick Schlesinger said this week.

The Wisconsin Humane Society receives 20 percent of revenue from the sale of Hank merchandise. To date, more than $200,000 has been raised, the team said.

Hank again will be honored with a bobblehead doll, which will be adorned in pink and doled out to fans attending a Mother’s Day game next month.

AP

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