1980s – Page 6 – Society for American Baseball Research

Terry Leach (Courtesy of Trading Cards Database)

October 1, 1982: Terry Leach’s 10-inning one-hitter leads Mets past Phillies

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

April 5, 1983: Tom Seaver makes his long-awaited return to Mets

Bo Dîaz (COURTESY OF ANDREA LONG)

April 13, 1983: Baudilio el Último: Phillies’ Bo Díaz hits an ultimate grand slam

April 15, 1983: Milt Wilcox nearly perfect for Tigers

RamirezRafael

April 26, 1983: Sloppy play dooms Phillies in loss to Braves

May 5, 1983: Red Wings shine in the dark, beat parent Orioles in exhibition

May 9, 1983: Astros score winning run while Mets’ Danny Heep argues with umpire

May 14, 1983: Good things come in threes for Brewers’ Ben Oglivie

Bob Stanley (Trading Card Database)

May 22, 1983: Red Sox lose to Twins despite 10 innings of stellar relief by Bob Stanley

Dave LaPoint (TRADING CARD DB)

May 24, 1983: Cardinals’ Dave LaPoint finally finishes what he starts

Glenn Abbott (Trading Card Database)

June 12, 1983: After feeling ‘lower than dirt,’ Glenn Abbott returns to majors for first time in 20 months