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The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee , Wisconsin . Brewers are among the five teams in the Central Division of the National League (NL). The team was a part of the American League in 1997 season, but later they shifted to the National League. They now play in the Central Division of the National League. The Milwaukee Brewers were founded in 1969 and have their home arena at Miller Park , Milwaukee.

Formerly known as the Seattle Pilots, the team moved back to Milwaukee and changed its name before the 1970 season. During the 1970s, Milwaukee had young talented players and some veteran know-how. Robin Yount became the Brewers' starting shortstop at age 18, Aaron retired from the team in 1976 with a record of 755 home runs—41 more than Babe Ruth. In 1978, George Bamberger took over as the manager of the team and strengthened the offense including first baseman Cecil Cooper, infielder Paul Molitor, and outfielder Ben Oglivie. In 1979 outfielder Gorman Thomas leaded the AL with 45 home runs and Cooper posted his second season with a .300-plus batting average playing for the Brewers. In 1982, the Brewers played their first World Series, but lost to the St. Louis Cardinals.

The team won the American League Pennant in 1982. Yount had led the American League in hits and doubles and also won the AL MVP award. Pitcher, Don Sutton also joined the team and made the pitching staff more strong. In 1998, the Brewers switched from the Central Division of the AL to the Central Division of the NL. In the Hall of Famers, the Brewers have Henry Aaron, Hugh Duffy, Rollie Fingers, Paul Molitor, Don Sutton and Robin Yount. Robin Yount ranks first in the teams history with 3,142 career hits. Milwaukee Brewers players wear uniform of colors white, blue and gold.

Miller Park , the home arena of Brewers was first opened on April 6, 2001 . It was built as a substitute for the Milwaukee Country Stadium. Built at a cost of $310 million, the Park has a seating capacity of 43,000 fans. The Brewers have won 2 Division titles in 1981 and 1982. They have also won the American League pennants in 1982.