MILWAUKEE Before the Brewers, before American Family Field and long before baseball players signed multimillion-dollar contracts, there was a teenage boy from Milwaukee who landed the job of a lifetime.

His name was Terry Sheehan.

In 1957, Sheehan was just 16 years old, working as a visiting batboy at Milwaukee County Stadium during the Braves' World Series championship season.

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Now 85, he can still remember the players, the excitement and the unforgettable experience of being part of Milwaukee baseball history.

"I was on that field with those guys that come out, get in the dugout, and they'd go out and take their batting practice," Sheehan recalled.

As the Milwaukee Brewers prepare to face the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2026 World Series, Sheehan is reliving a chapter of the city's history few people can describe from firsthand experience.

Sheehan's unlikely journey into professional baseball began in 1956, when a chance encounter on a golf course led to an invitation to help clean lockers at County Stadium.

That opportunity turned into a job.

"He said, Terry, my bat boy just went to college, you want to work the last three games? I said, absolutely, I was 15 years old," Sheehan recalled.

He returned the following season, when the Braves would go on to win the World Series.

His responsibilities weren't glamorous.

"I was getting $2.50 a game. I was shining shoes. I was doing laundry," he said.

But the real reward was being surrounded by some of the greatest names in baseball.

Sheehan recalls taking the field during batting practice, fielding ground balls and catching fly balls. As the visiting batboy, he worked around the stars of opposing teams, while also getting to know Milwaukee's players.

"It was the biggest thrill in the world," he said.

Among the players he remembers were Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews, Warren Spahn and Roberto Clemente.

Despite their fame, Sheehan says many of the players treated him like one of their own.

"Those guys treated me like them," he recalled.

For a teenager who loved baseball, those experiences were priceless.

The Braves defeated the New York Yankees in seven games in the 1957 World Series, securing Milwaukee's first and only Major League Baseball championship.

Sheehan remembers a city captivated by its hometown team.

"the crowds back here were just like today, no different. They were wild back there, and they loved their Braves."

The championship sparked a massive celebration in Milwaukee, and for Sheehan, the enthusiasm surrounding the Braves was much like the excitement Brewers fans are experiencing today.

But baseball itself was different.

World Series games were played during the day. Players earned a fraction of today's salaries, and some worked other jobs during the offseason.

Sheehan remembers when fans could feel a personal connection to the players who represented their city.

"they were like your neighbors. They were, they were good people and you could hang out with them," he recalled.

Nearly seven decades later, Sheehan has held on to more than just his memories.

Inside his home are photographs from his teenage years at County Stadium, including pictures of him working in 1956. His uncle took those photographs, preserving a rare glimpse of Sheehan's time with the Braves.

But perhaps his most treasured keepsake is a commemorative Louisville Slugger bat, signed by members of the 1957 championship team.

"Louisville Slugger, they sent it to me," Sheehan explained.

As he carefully displays the bat, he points out signatures from the baseball legends he remembers so vividly.

The bat has traveled with him through the decades, surviving moves, career changes and an entire lifetime of experiences.

It's a reminder of a time when he was a teenager with an extraordinary view of baseball history.

Sheehan eventually moved to California, where he built a career in advertising and raised his family.

He was married for 52 years before his wife died.

After her passing, Sheehan found himself navigating a new chapter of life. Eventually, encouragement from his sister Kathy helped bring him back to the Milwaukee area.

Today, he's surrounded by familiar places and memories of the city where his love of baseball began.

And the timing of his return has given him something else to celebrate.

The Brewers are back in the World Series for the first time since 1982.

"A good, good time to be in Milwaukee. I can tell you that," Sheehan said.

For Sheehan, this year's World Series carries an especially personal meaning.

His son Casey has secured tickets for a possible Game 6 in Milwaukee, with plans to bring family members, including his own grandson.

The prospect of attending a World Series game together means more to Sheehan than the result on the scoreboard.

"It means so much to him, because just the fact is, I'm up in age right now to get his grandson," he said.

In 1957, Sheehan was the teenager surrounded by baseball legends.

Now, 69 years later, he hopes to share another extraordinary Milwaukee baseball moment with younger generations of his family.

"My son and myself, that generation, all be together to watch a game like this. Those are lasting memories. No, you can't. You can't buy it. It's, it's, it's just terrific."

The Milwaukee Braves may be long gone, but for Terry Sheehan, the magic of 1957 has never faded.

And perhaps the greatest part of this year's World Series isn't simply another opportunity to watch history.

It's the chance to make memories that a new generation will carry for the next 70 years.

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The Milwaukee Brewers open the World Series Friday night against the Tampa Bay Rays, and for broadcaster Vinny Rottino, a moment that once felt surreal is finally here.

"I was born and raised in the state of Wisconsin. I was 2 years old the last time the Brewers were just in the World Series," Rottino said.

The excitement is visible at the ballpark, where the World Series logo has been painted on the field, banners are hung and television trucks fill the parking lot for coverage that will reach around the world.

"The Brewers are going to be highlighted on the world stage," Rottino said.

The Brewers do it as the smallest television market in baseball and one of the smallest markets and lowest payrolls in the sport. But this year's club feels different.

"Yet they don't feel like they are the little engine that could this year. They feel like they are the force in Major League Baseball," Rottino said.

Milwaukee reached the World Series by sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series, giving the team and its fans belief they can finish the job.

"All bets are off once that first pitch is thrown. It's 0-0 in Game 1. No one's won a game yet in that Game 1," Rottino said.

As for how long it takes to win it all, the goal is simple.

"I don't care if it goes 4 or 7. I just want to see a Brewers World Series victory," Rottino said.

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Milwaukee is on the world stage with the Brewers headed to the World Series, and one local brand built on civic pride is ready to celebrate alongside the city.

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A watch party for Game 1 of the World Series will take place in Catalano Square in the Third Ward. Among those on hand is Fred Gillich, the owner and creator of 414 Milwaukee.

Gillich launched the local lifestyle streetwear brand in 2012 to advocate for the city.

"We're a local brand. We started in 2012 to advocate for the city, kind of like a lifestyle streetwear brand," Gillich said.

He said the goal was to give Milwaukeeans a sense of pride and recognition when they travel. "The goal was like when when Milwaukeans travel the world that we look kind of cool and you know, we get a little bit of recognition and we're not laughed at anymore. So that was the goal with 414 Milwaukee was to, you know, provide a sense of pride and a little bit of uniqueness to describe Milwaukee a little bit differently than like, you know, the stereotypes that we're known for," Gillich said.

Now, after years of advocating for the city, Gillich sees the World Series as a chance for others to notice what Milwaukee has to offer. "I think some of the best people on the planet live in the city right here, and it's abou time that the rest of the world gets to notice that," Gillich said.

He said the brand has something special planned for a potential championship.

"And so we've got something special lined up, when we win the World Series, let's just say knock on wood, yeah, yeah, yeah. And so I didn't want to jinx it. I didn't want to get ahead of myself. I said, you know, we're off to a good start. And the good start turned into a sweep of the Dodgers, and now we're off to a better start. And now we take care of business, and then we're gonna celebrate," Gillich said.

For those looking to show their Milwaukee pride, supporting a local business like 414 Milwaukee is one way to do it.

"Let's go, brew crew," Gillich said.

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Milwaukee police are asking the public to help locate a critically-missing 14-year-old girl.

Police say Sequoia Kieye was last seen on Wednesday, Oct. 21 around 10 a.m. in the 1500 block of S 22nd St traveling on foot

Police say Sequoia is a 14-year-old girl, 5-foot-4, medium build with black hair. She was last seen holding/wearing a pink and white Hello Kitty blanket. Her last clothing is unknown.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the Milwaukee Police Department District 2 at 414-935-7221.

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As the Milwaukee Brewers take the national stage in the World Series, the team and local tourism officials are sharing tips to help fans navigate game day and make the most of their time in the Cream City.

With the game starting at 7 p.m., the Brewers say the parking lots at American Family Field open to tailgaters at 3 p.m., and the gates open an hour later at 4 p.m. The team cautions that there is limited space in those parking lots.

If you want to avoid the lines, taking a shuttle from a local bar is a classic option like the one at Magoo's on the Mound, where business has been booming.

"We've definitely seen our doors revolving way more than we normally would during this time of year because we're in the World Series," the bar's manager Brittney Ellis said. "And just the excitement for the city for Milwaukee to be here to make it this far and seeing the people here cheering and high fiving and just enjoying themselves."

A number of local bars and hotels offer shuttle service to the stadium. There is also a map for shuttle pick-up locations, so you know where you are getting picked up and dropped off.

To help fans find their way, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation introduced a Get to the Stadium map earlier this year that can be helpful for planning your route.

Visit Milwaukee says there are a few spots people should stop at during their World Series visit:

But don't just take it from Visit Milwaukee. I spoke with people in our community about what travelers should do, see or eat as they visit the Cream City.

"The cheese curds here are probably one of the biggest things that we are pretty known for. I think my favorite is at Lakefront Brewery, which is a classic," Daniel, a Milwaukee resident, said.

"A great place to see of course is the Milwaukee Art Museum with the calatrava design and another interesting spot is the museum of work. It's over on the MSOE Milwaukee School of Engineering campus," Johnny Idzikowki, a Milwaukee resident, said.

Other places for tourists to visit include

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