# Seattle Pilots to Milwaukee Brewers: A Wild 1969 Story

> The Seattle Pilots became the Milwaukee Brewers in 1970 after just one season.
- Title: Seattle Pilots to Milwaukee Brewers: A Wild 1969 Story · Mlb
- Summary: The Seattle Pilots became the Milwaukee Brewers in 1970 after just one season. The Seattle Pilots moved to Milwaukee after one season, becoming the Brewers…
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## Seattle Pilots' First Season
The Seattle Pilots became the first Major League club to call the Emerald City home in 1969.
## The Pilots' Short Stay in Seattle
The Pilots played only one season before moving to Milwaukee, becoming the Brewers in 1970.
## Key Players in 1969
Tommy Davis played 123 games for the Seattle Pilots in 1969, hitting .271 with 29 doubles and 80 RBIs.
## The Pilots' First Game
The Pilots played their first game on April 8, 1969, against the Angels, winning 4-3.
## The 163rd Game
The Pilots played a 163rd game in 1969 due to a tie in the 10th inning, replayed twice.
## The Milwaukee Connection
The Pilots played a game in Milwaukee against the White Sox on June 16, 1969, before moving there.
## Financial Woes
The Pilots filed for bankruptcy after their first season and were sold to a group led by Bud Selig.
## The Move to Milwaukee
The Pilots moved to Milwaukee six days before Opening Day in 1970, becoming the Brewers.
## Brewers' First Home Game
The Brewers played their first home game at Milwaukee’s County Stadium on April 7, 1970, losing to the Angels 12-0.
## Key takeaway

The Seattle Pilots moved to Milwaukee after one season, becoming the Brewers who won their first World Series in 2027.