Robin Yount and others from Milwaukee's 1982 World Series team hope the Brewers finally win it all
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Hall of Fame shortstop Robin Yount says he feels a different level of anxiety watching the Milwaukee Brewers now than when he was playing for them during their only other World Series run.“It’s almost like watching your kids play,” said Yount, who was the American League Most Valuable Player when the Brewers reached the 1982 Fall Classic.
Hall of Famer Robin Yount believes watching the modern Milwaukee Brewers brings him a different level of anxiety than during their 1982 World Series run. "It's almost like watching your kids play," Yount explained, "You're a lot more nervous watching your own kids play than when you played yourself. And I kind of feel that way now."
The 1982 Brewers fell just short of a World Series title, losing Game 7 to St. Louis 6-3. This year's Brewers are hoping to finally win their first championship and settle unfinished business. The 1982 squad, nicknamed the Harvey's Wallbangers, featured five future Hall of Famers, including Yount, Paul Molitor, Ted Simmons, Rollie Fingers, and Don Sutton.
The current team, down 154 homers compared to the 1982 group, still demonstrates strong teamwork and resilience. Jerry Augustine, a pitcher from the 1982 team, notes that both squads share "respect for each other about going out and playing the game the way it's supposed to be played." Cecil Cecil Cooper, a first baseman from 1982, appreciates the Brewers' focus during this playoff run.
The 1982 team, led by Yount, won the American League pennant and led 3-1 in Game 7 before ultimately falling short. Fans remember the 1982 season fondly, but also the heartbreak of losing the World Series. Former Brewers bat boy Bill Zito, now the Panthers' GM, fondly recalls his time working for the team and sees great value in the lessons learned.
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