Legends from ‘82 team like what they see in the current Brewers

This is all very interesting, but at this point...shouldn’t Pete Ladd have a Section all by himself?

Yount realizes that many fans have gotten antsy as the Brewers’ lead atop the National League Central Division, once as large as 8½ games, has dwindled to 1½ games. But, considering the club hasn’t been to the playoffs since that ‘82 season, Yount isn’t sure what there is to be upset about.

“The last time I looked, they’re still in first place,” Yount said. “So, what are we all freaked out about?”

Every Sunday, the Journal Sentinel offers a look back to both the Brewers’ 1982 season as well as the Milwaukee Braves’ 1957 season. Yount noted at this stage in ‘82, his team held a 5½-game lead in the AL East.

“And we still had to win on the last day (to win the division). I don’t remember hearing anybody say that we were blowing it or that Harvey’s neck should be on the line,” said Yount, referring to manager Harvey Kuenn.