2017 – The Veterans Committee of the Hall of Fame, looking at players from the “Modern Era” fropm 1970 to 1987, elects long -time Detroit Tigers teammates Jack Morris and Alan Trammell. They receive 14 and 13 of 16 votes respectively and will be inducted into Cooperstown in 2018 along with anyone elected via the BBWAA ballot. Ted Simmons misses election by one vote.

2017 – The Veterans Committee of the Hall of Fame, looking at players from the “Modern Era” fropm 1970 to 1987, elects long -time Detroit Tigers teammates Jack Morris and Alan Trammell. They receive 14 and 13 of 16 votes respectively and will be inducted into Cooperstown in 2018 along with anyone elected via the BBWAA ballot. Ted Simmons misses election by one vote.

Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers play the longest nine-inning game in major league history

Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers play the longest nine-inning game in major league history

[adrotate banner=”50″] On July 10, 1983, the Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers play the longest nine-inning game in major league history. Ted Simmons drove in five runs including a tie-breaking two-run single in the eighth to lead Milwaukee over Chicago in the longest nine-inning game in American League history victory. The slugfest in which…

Robin Yount SI cover 1982

Don Sutton defeats Jim Palmer and Orioles to put Milwaukee in ALCS

[adrotate banner=”42″]   On October 3, 1982, at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore Don Sutton defeats Jim Palmer and the Baltimore Orioles, 10-2 giving the Milwaukee Brewers the American League East title on the final day of the season. Sutton, went 4-1 since being acquired by the Brewers in late August coasts to the victory, pitching…

1982 – “The Brew Crew” connect for three consecutive home runs, by Robin Yount, Cecil Cooper and Ben Oglivie in the 7th inning, as Milwaukee pounds Oakland, 11 – 3. Ted Simmons and Gorman Thomas also homer to back Bob McClure’s third victory. It is the second time in a week that Milwaukee sluggers have hit three consecutive homers.

1982 – “The Brew Crew” connect for three consecutive home runs, by Robin Yount, Cecil Cooper and Ben Oglivie in the 7th inning, as Milwaukee pounds Oakland, 11 – 3. Ted Simmons and Gorman Thomas also homer to back Bob McClure’s third victory. It is the second time in a week that Milwaukee sluggers have hit three consecutive homers.

Paul Molitor leads Brewers past Yankees in game 4 ALDS

Paul Molitor leads Brewers past Yankees in game 4 ALDS

[adrotate banner=”42″]   October 9, 1981 – At Yankee Stadium, the Milwaukee Brewers‚ also facing elimination down 2-0‚ were tied 3-3 in the 8th inning and took the lead on a Paul Molitor’s solo home run off Tommy John was just beyond the incredible leaping attempt of Yankees leftfielder Dave Winfield, . Ted Simmons who…

Ted Simmonds leads the way going 4-4 supporting Ken Forsch

[adrotate banner=”42″]   August 18, 1980 – In a game called after 6 1/2 innings because of rain‚ the Cardinals defeat the Reds‚ 10-1‚ behind Ken Forsch. Forsch helps in the 5th‚ getting all 3 outs on grounders back to him. Ted Simmons is 4-for-4 with 4 runs and a pair of homers‚ including one…