1982 Milwaukee Brewers – Society for American Baseball Research

April 9, 1982: Brewers shake off winter blues with Opening Day onslaught

Paul Molitor (COURTESY OF THE MILWAUKEE BREWERS)

May 12, 1982: Paul Molitor slams three homers for only time in career

June 20, 1982: Ben Oglivie wallops three homers as Brewers roll over Tigers

Don Sutton with the Milwaukee Brewers

September 8, 1982: Don Sutton tosses shutout for first AL win to keep Brewers in the hunt

Mike Caldwell (MILWAUKEE BREWERS)

September 17, 1982: Mike Caldwell’s shutout against Yankees eases Brewers’ worries

September 20, 1982: Vuckovich hurls 11-inning complete game as Brewers rally to win

October 3, 1982: Brewers hold off Orioles’ charge in season finale

Don Baylor (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

October 5, 1982: Don Baylor concentrates, drives in five to lead Angels over Brewers in Game 1

Bruce Kison (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

October 6, 1982: Bruce Kison’s complete game shuts down Brewers in Game 2

Don Sutton with the Milwaukee Brewers

October 8, 1982: Don Sutton hurls a gem to keep Brewers alive in Game 3

October 9, 1982: Harvey’s Wallbangers gain a new member as Mark Brouhard saves Brewers in Game 4

October 10, 1982: Milwaukee Brewers rally in Game Five to reach World Series

October 12, 1982: Paul Molitor records World Series record 5 hits as Brewers cruise in opener

October 13, 1982: Cardinals win Game 2 after Brewers’ rookie reliever walks in winning run

October 15, 1982: Willie McGee’s two homers sinks Brewers in Game Three of 1982 World Series

October 16, 1982: Harvey’s Wallbangers explode to take Game Four of World Series

October 17, 1982: Robin Yount’s four hits lead Brewers to win in Game Five

October 19, 1982: Cardinals rookie John Stuper stupefies Brewers in Game 6 to force World Series finale

Bruce Sutter (MLB.COM)

October 20, 1982: Cardinals capture 9th World Series championship with Game 7 win over Brewers