How Yount, Molitor, and Cooper Brewed a Contender
By the late 1970s, Milwaukee had finally found its identity. The expansion struggles of the early decade gave way to excitement, swagger, and a thunderous lineup that could hit with anyone in baseball. The small market with the big bats had arrived — and for six unforgettable seasons, the Brewers thrived.
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From Rebuilding to Relevance
Beginning in 1978, a young core led by Robin Yount, Paul Molitor, Cecil Cooper, Gorman Thomas, and Ben Oglivie turned County Stadium into a summer carnival. They hit home runs in bunches, played loose, and brought joy back to Wisconsin baseball. In 1981, they reached the postseason for the first time. The very next year, they hit their way to the World Series, winning some memorable games along the way.
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The Stars Who Made Milwaukee Shine
Cooper’s consistency. Thomas’s power. Yount’s grace and Molitor’s speed. Behind them stood one of the deepest lineups in the game, anchored by Rollie Fingers’ Hall-of-Fame arm in the bullpen. Together, they built a legacy that endures.
Relive the 6-Pack Era
The Milwaukee Brewers of 1978–83 were more than a great team — they were a movement. Every season, every pennant race, and every October heartbreak is captured here in one cohesive volume, edited and compiled from our archives.
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