
August 7, 1982: Jim Rice’s heroic effort saves child’s life
Fenway Park was in its 71st season on August 7, 1982 when the…

August 17, 1982: Angels’ Luis Tiant beats Boston for final career win
Even the most “ageless” ballplayers, the ones who hold their…

August 22, 1982: Glenn Brummer steals win for Cardinals
There was no reason to expect St. Louis Cardinals catcher Glenn…

August 31, 1982: Holyoke’s minor-league dream ends with a win
The baseball dream lasted six seasons in Holyoke, Massachusetts.…

September 6, 1982: Willie Stargell Day in Pittsburgh
Willie “Pops” Stargell, the captain of the Pittsburgh Pirates,…

September 8, 1982: Don Sutton tosses shutout for first AL win to keep Brewers in the hunt
A contest pitting age versus youth produced a “scintillating…

September 12, 1982: Terry Felton’s futility finds finality with 16th consecutive loss
Terry Felton had nothing to say.
Not that anyone could blame…

September 12, 1982: Bobby Ramos homer highlights Yankees comeback against Brewers
Roberto “Bobby” Ramos was born in Cuba in 1955. Emigrating…

September 14, 1982: Cardinals move into first place in NL East for good
A confrontation for the ages: Bruce Sutter vs. Mike Schmidt.…

September 17, 1982: Mike Caldwell’s shutout against Yankees eases Brewers’ worries
The New York Yankees had long been out of contention by Friday…

September 20, 1982: Vuckovich hurls 11-inning complete game as Brewers rally to win
Pete Vuckovich’s consistency contributed to his American League…

September 22, 1982: Chris Speier goes crazy with eight RBIs for Expos
Montreal Expos manager Jim Fanning returned to the dugout on…

September 25, 1982: Giants’ Greg Minton records 30th save of season
Greg Minton did everything for the San Francisco Giants during…

September 27, 1982: Cardinals return to postseason by clinching NL East championship
The St. Louis Cardinals returned to the postseason for the…

September 30, 1982: Red Sox say ‘Cheers’ to Brewers, bring AL East race down to the wire
On September 30, 1982, a recovering alcoholic and former Red…

October 1, 1982: Orioles sweep Brewers to extend Earl Weaver’s final pennant race
It was a story that could only happen in baseball. On the morning…

October 1, 1982: Terry Leach’s 10-inning one-hitter leads Mets past Phillies
The 1982 New York Mets (64-95) were ending a dismal season…

October 3, 1982: Brewers hold off Orioles’ charge in season finale
To say that the final game of the regular season for the Milwaukee…

October 5, 1982: Don Baylor concentrates, drives in five to lead Angels over Brewers in Game 1
No one in baseball had a better view of Don Baylor’s 1982 season…

October 6, 1982: Bruce Kison’s complete game shuts down Brewers in Game 2
He “pitches with such intensity that he ought to be declared…

October 8, 1982: Don Sutton hurls a gem to keep Brewers alive in Game 3
On Friday, October 8, on a beautiful afternoon in front of a…

October 9, 1982: Harvey’s Wallbangers gain a new member as Mark Brouhard saves Brewers in Game 4
Mark Brouhard was a moon-faced reserve outfielder with some power…

October 10, 1982: Milwaukee Brewers rally in Game Five to reach World Series
Game Five of the 1982 American League Championship Series on…

October 12, 1982: Paul Molitor records World Series record 5 hits as Brewers cruise in opener
It was an eagerly anticipated matchup between opposite styles…