Wausau City Officials Address Concerns Over 300 Block Renovation Plans Wausau city representatives discuss renovation plans for the historic 300 Block of Third Street.

Wausau's historic 300 Block is at a crossroads as city officials grapple with renovation plans that could alter its cherished character.

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Wausau’s forgotten ballplayer: The curious, cross-country baseball life of Rudy Baerwald By Jim Force, special to Wausau Pilot & Review Walk into many Wausau establishments and you’ll see photos of Johnny Schmitz, local ball player who made it big as a pitcher for the Chicago Cubs back in the 1940s and 50s. But he wasn’t the only Wausau athlete to make it to the big leagues, and he wasn’t the first.

🏆⚾ Great weekend read! Before Wausau's Johnny Schmitz made it to the big leagues, there was Rudy Baerwald—aka "Rudy Bell"—our town's first MLB player with a secret identity, a stolen base streak, and a story worth toasting over a beer. 🍻 Who knew? #WausauHistory #BaseballLore #LocalLegends