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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…
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October 19, 1982: Cardinals rookie John Stuper stupefies Brewers in Game 6 to force World Series finale
Described as a “dazzling performance,” by sportswriter Joseph…
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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…
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September 17, 1982: Mike Caldwell’s shutout against Yankees eases Brewers’ worries
The New York Yankees had long been out of contention by Friday…
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October 13, 1982: Cardinals win Game 2 after Brewers’ rookie reliever walks in winning run
After administering the worst home-team defeat ever in a World…
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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…
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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…
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October 20, 1982: Cardinals capture 9th World Series championship with Game 7 win over Brewers
You hear the phrase “On paper, they are the best team in the…
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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…
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June 20, 1982: Ben Oglivie wallops three homers as Brewers roll over Tigers
“I haven’t been swinging the bat real good,” admitted former…
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April 9, 1982: Brewers shake off winter blues with Opening Day onslaught
April 9 was Opening Day in 1982 … at least, that’s what it…
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May 12, 1982: Paul Molitor slams three homers for only time in career
“I’m not a home run hitter,” said the Milwaukee Brewers’…
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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…
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October 17, 1982: Robin Yount’s four hits lead Brewers to win in Game Five
Throughout the three World Series games in Milwaukee in 1982,…
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October 16, 1982: Harvey’s Wallbangers explode to take Game Four of World Series
Gorman Thomas was a slugging star for the Milwaukee Brewers in…
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October 15, 1982: Willie McGee’s two homers sinks Brewers in Game Three of 1982 World Series
Game Three of the 1982 World Series was the first Series game…
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October 10, 1982: Milwaukee Brewers rally in Game Five to reach World Series
Game Five of the 1982 American League Championship Series on…
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September 20, 1982: Vuckovich hurls 11-inning complete game as Brewers rally to win
Pete Vuckovich’s consistency contributed to his American League…
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October 3, 1982: Brewers hold off Orioles’ charge in season finale
To say that the final game of the regular season for the Milwaukee…