October 19, 1981: Ninth-inning home run sends Dodgers to World Series on ‘Blue Monday’
“When I missed that first pitch, I told myself, ‘Mo, you’re…
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…
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 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 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…
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 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 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…
October 8, 1983: Orioles clinch AL pennant in final postseason game at Comiskey Park
For the Chicago White Sox and their fans, the zany summer of…
October 7, 1983: White Sox routed in first playoff game on South Side in 24 years
Baseball fever found its way to Comiskey Park on October 7, 1983,…
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…
October 12, 1983: Orioles knot World Series on Mike Boddicker’s gem
Desperately needing a win, the Orioles entered Memorial Stadium…
October 14, 1983: Cy Young winners Flanagan, Carlton face off in World Series
With the 1983 World Series knotted after two games, Philadelphia…
October 14, 1981: Expos’ Ray Burris outduels Valenzuela to even up NLCS
It looked like the best-of-five National League Championship…
October 3, 1984: Steve Trout’s solid performance puts Cubs one win away from World Series
The Chicago Cubs and their fans were flying high on the first…
October 2, 1984: Cubs crush Padres in their first postseason game in 39 years
“I know it’s happening, but I can’t believe it,” said…
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,…
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…
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…
October 10, 1982: Milwaukee Brewers rally in Game Five to reach World Series
Game Five of the 1982 American League Championship Series on…
October 11, 1983: Phillies take World Series opener from Orioles in pitchers’ duel
The Baltimore Orioles entered the 1983 World Series on an absolute…
October 16, 1983: Orioles win World Series behind McGregor’s shutout
An impressive number of intrepid Baltimore Orioles fans were…
October 11, 1981: Steve Rogers leads Expos to NLCS
For Game Five of the 1981 mini-series playoff between the Montreal…
October 16, 1981: Expos’ Steve Rogers wins Game 3 of NLCS
Steve Rogers was preparing for a showdown against the Pittsburgh…