The strike-split 1981 season created a strange postseason format, one that we consider somewhat common now, and it allowed the Brewers to make their first playoff appearance. The American League ...

1981 New York Yankees: Defeated Brewers in ALDS, reached World Series Though the division series was not permanently instituted until 1994, MLB debuted it for the first time in 1981 as a way to ...

The Brewers wound up winning the game, 9-6. 19. Gorman Thomas - Game 5 of 1981 ALDS vs. New York Yankees For a moment, the Brewers had a lead in the decisive game against the Yankees, having ...

Brewers reliever Rollie Fingers delivers a pitch in 1981. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel In his first year in Milwaukee, Rollie Fingers had one of the most historic seasons by a relief pitcher in MLB ...

The Milwaukee Brewers had three finalists in 2024 for a ... He made five all-star teams in Milwaukee, though 1981 was not among them when he nonetheless hit a league-leading 35 doubles and posted ...