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Brewers hope 1982 World Series team wins first title
71-year-old Robin Yount and 1982 Brewers teammates hope Milwaukee wins first World Series after 44 years.
In brief
71-year-old Robin Yount and 1982 Brewers teammates hope Milwaukee wins first World Series after 44 years. Robin Yount and 1982 Brewers teammates hope Milwaukee wins first World Series after 44 years. Originally reported by mint.
Yount's anxiety
Robin Yount feels more nervous watching Milwaukee Brewers now than during his 1982 World Series play.
“It’s almost like watching your kids play”
1982 Brewers' World Series loss
The 1982 Brewers led 3-1 in Game 7 before losing 6-3 to St. Louis Cardinals.
44 years later
Brewers return to World Series after 44 years since 1982 loss.
Current Brewers sweep Dodgers
Brewers swept Los Angeles Dodgers in NL championship series to face Tampa Bay Rays.
1982 team's legacy
1982 Brewers featured five Hall of Famers including Yount, Molitor, Simmons, Fingers and Sutton.
1982 team's culture
1982 Brewers had respect for each other and played hard without giving up.
“They respect each other. They go out and play hard. They don’t give up”
Current team's approach
Current Brewers grind at bat without wailing at first pitch.
“You watch every at bat, these guys are grinding”
Bill Zito's connection
Bill Zito was Brewers bat boy in 1982 and now runs Florida Panthers.
“I’m guessing maybe some of the guys working there now realize what an unbelievable opportunity it is”
1982 team's documentary
1982 Brewers featured in 2024 documentary 'Just a Bit Outside'.
The key point
Robin Yount and 1982 Brewers teammates hope Milwaukee wins first World Series after 44 years.
