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Harvey's Wallbangers: Remembering the 1982 Brewers who went to the World Series
Paul Molitor, Ned Yost
Brewers' Paul Molitor, left, greets teammate Ned Yost after Yost hit a three-run, pinch-hit home run in the top of the ninth in a 6-3 victory on Sept. 29, 1982, in Boston.
Rollie Fingers
Brewers closer Rollie Fingers shown in 1982.
Ben Oglivie
Brewers leftfielder Ben Oglivie in 1982.
Robin Yount
Brewers shortstop Robin Yount in 1982.
Mike Caldwell
Milwaukee Brewers' pitcher Mike Caldwell raises his arms in victory as he watches a popout for the last out of the game in the World Series opener Oct. 13, 1982, in St. Louis.
Gorman Thomas
Cleveland Indians second baseman Jack Perconte gets his feet cut from under him by a sliding Milwaukee Brewers runner Gorman Thomas after Perconte forced Thomas at second in the sixth inning in Cleveland on April 14, 1982.
Jim Gantner
Brewers second basemen Jim Gantner in 1982.
Cecil Cooper
Brewers first basemen Cecil Cooper in 1982.
Gorman Thomas
One of the original Brewers sluggers, Gorman Thomas, hit 208 home runs in his 11 seasons in Milwaukee.
Harvey Kuenn
Brewers manager Harvey Kuenn in 1982. He led the team to the World Series and was named The Associated Press AL Manager of the Year.
Harvey Kuenn
Brewers manager Harvey Kuenn in 1982.
Pete Vuckovich
Brewers pitcher Pete Vuckovich in 1982.
Rollie Fingers
Brewers pitcher Rollie Fingers in 1982.
Gorman Thomas
Centerfielder Gorman Thomas in the dugout in 1982.
Robin Yount
Brewers shortstop Robin Yount in 1982.
Paul Molitor
Brewers hitter Paul Molitor in 1982.
Robin Yount
Milwaukee shortstop Robin Yount, shown diving for a ball at shortstop in a 1982 game.
Ted Simmons
Brewers catcher Ted Simmons, shown here taking a swing during the 1982 season.
Cecil Cooper
Brewers first baseman Cecil Cooper in 1982.
Paul Molitor
Paul Molitor, who played 15 seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers, is shown here in 1982.
Don Sutton
Brewers pitcher Don Sutton, shown late in the 1982 season.
Bud Selig
Owner Bud Selig shakes Jim Gantner's hand on opening day in 1982.
Night game
Brewers catcher Ted Simmons is up to bat at the old Milwaukee County Stadium during a night game in 1982.
Jim Slayton
Brewers pitcher Jim Slayton, shown waving to fans in a parade after the 1982 World Series.
Harvey Kuenn
Brewers manager Harvey Kuenn, with the usual chewing tobacco in his mouth.
Pete Ladd
Brewers pitcher Pete Ladd played a pivotal role out of the bullpen for the Brewers in 1982, assuming closer duties after an injury sidelined Rollie Fingers.
Paul Molitor, Robin Yount
Milwaukee Brewers teammates Paul Molitor, left, and Robin Yount get together after a World Series game in St. Louis on Oct. 12, 1982. Molitor contributed five hits and Yount chipped in with four hits to beat the Cardinals in that game. The Brewers lost the series after seven games.
Angels vs. Brewers AL Playoffs 1982
Milwaukee Brewers slugger Ben Oglivie smashes one out of the park off a pitch from California Angels player Bruce Kison during fourth inning of American League Championship action at Milwaukee County Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 10, 1982.
Angels vs. Brewers AL Playoffs 1982
California Angels player Bobby Grich waits for the ball as Milwaukee Brewers player Paul Molitor (4) tries unsuccessfully for the slide at second in third-inning action at Milwaukee County Stadium, where the two teams met for the fourth game of their American League Championship on Saturday, Oct. 9, 1982.
Angels vs. Brewers AL Playoffs 1982
Umpire Don Dankinger, right, calls it safe as Milwaukee Brewers catcher Ted Simmons, center, makes third with California Angels player Doug DeCinces trying for the play at Milwaukee County Stadium, where the two teams vied for the American League Championship, on Friday, Oct. 8, 1982.
Angels vs. Brewers AL Playoffs 1982
A smiling Paul Molitor (4) of the Milwaukee Brewers tags home after a fifth-inning, inside-the-park home run against the California Angels and pitcher Bruce Kison during game two of their American League Championship series on Oct. 6, 1982, in Anaheim, Calif.
Winning American League pennant
The Brewers beat the California Angels 3-2 to win the American League pennant in 1982.
World Series Brewers-Cardinals 1982
Milwaukee Brewers' batter Robin Yount watches his double drop into the right field corner in the sixth inning of the first game of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals, on Oct. 12, 1982, in St. Louis.
World Series Brewers-Cardinals 1982
Robin Yount follows through on his home run swing in the seventh inning of Game 5 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Oct. 17, 1982, in Milwaukee.
World Series Brewers-Cardinals 1982
St. Louis Cardinals' runner Lonnie Smith dives for home plate as Milwaukee Brewers' catcher Ted Simmons reaches to tag him in the third inning of Game 6 of the World Series in St. Louis on Oct. 19, 1982. Smith was called out on the steal attempt. Cardinals' batter George Hendrick watches the play.
World Series Brewers-Cardinals 1992
St. Louis Cardinals runner Lonnie Smith, right, slides safely into home as the ball gets past Milwaukee Brewers catcher Ted Simmons in the second inning of the World Series on Saturday, Oct. 16, 1982 in Milwaukee. Smith scored from second on a sacrifice by Cards batter Tom Herr. Umpire Dave Phillips watches the play as Cards third base coach Chuck Hiller, background, roots for Smith.
World Series Brewers-Cardinals 1982
A fan holds up a sign heralding the St. Louis Cardinals' World Series championship as others celebrate on the field after the Cards beat the Milwaukee Brewers for the title in St. Louis on Oct. 21, 1982.
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