It's been 44 years since the Milwaukee brewers last played on baseball's biggest stage. In 1982, a star-studded team known as "Harvey's Wallbangers" came within one victory of bringing a World Series championship to Milwaukee.

Now, the 2026 Brewers have a chance to finish what that team started. Led by manager Pat Murphy, this year's club has taken a different path to the Fall Classic, relying on a combination of young talent, veteran leadership and timely performances.

While both teams share a place in franchise history, a closer look at their starting lineups reveals just how different these two generations of Brewers baseball really are.

Comparing Game 1 Lineups

Here's a look at each team's Game 1 lineups:

1982 Milwaukee Brewers

Paul Molitor -- 3B

Robin Yount -- SS

Cecil Cooper --1B

Ted Simmons -- C

Ben Oglivie -- LF

Gorman Thomas -- CF

Roy Howell -- DH

Charlie Moore -- RF

Jim Gantner -- 2B

Starting Pitcher: Mike Caldwell

Manager: Harvey Kuenn

2026 Milwaukee Brewers

Jackson Chourio --…