Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport was awash in the Brewers’ classic blue and gold on Thursday as fans arrived from far‑flung corners of the United States and the world for the city’s first World Series game in more than four decades.
Family traditions and lifelong devotion
Earl Reed, a lifelong Brewers supporter from Maryland, recalled watching the 1982 Series loss to the St. Louis Cardinals as an eight‑year‑old. “I always said if they ever made it back to the World Series, I was coming,” he said. His family shares his excitement, with daughter Melanie noting, “Super excited, super excited. It’s my first World Series, so I can’t wait.”
University of Wisconsin alum Sydney Reed added, “I played volleyball at the university, so I’m a big Wisconsin sports fan. This is super exciting.”
International travelers join the Brew Crew
Jacob Maurer traveled from the country of Georgia, enduring a 24‑hour journey to be at the ballpark. “When I was a kid we were really bad, so it was just a fun event for the family,” he said, noting that his commitment to the Brewers has deepened over seven years of following the team worldwide.
Fans with no local ties, but strong loyalty
Louis Bishop, a North Carolina native, drove from Wilmington after discovering a love for the Brewers in the early 2000s. “I didn’t want to jump on any bandwagon, but Miller Beer and Miller Park caught my eye,” he explained. “The last time they went to the World Series was the year I was born, so that’s where my fandom started.”
Home‑grown supporters return
Milwaukee native Daniel Paul flew in from Houston after his sister, a season‑ticket holder, offered him a ticket following Game 4. “I grew up here, and after the NLCS trips to California, I was ready for a win,” he said. “When we won Game 4 against the Dodgers, I was super, super happy.”
Community spirit fuels the celebration
Regardless of origin, each fan expressed a common hope: to see the Brewers capture the championship ring. The city’s streets, bars, and neighborhoods are preparing for a week of celebration, underscoring how sports can unite families, friends, and strangers alike in shared pride and anticipation.
Original reporting: 40/29 / KHBS (NW Arkansas) — read the source article.
