Former Milwaukee Brewers infielder Charlie Moore dies at 72
Moore, who spent 14 of his 15 Major League Baseball seasons with Milwaukee, was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and the Brewers Wall of Honor in 2025.
The Milwaukee Brewers have announced the death of Charlie Moore, a former Major League Baseball player who spent the majority of his 14-year career with the franchise. The team confirmed on social media on 24 May 2026 that Moore died at the age of 72.
Moore is best remembered for a crucial defensive play in Game 5 of the 1982 American League Championship Series. During the game, he threw out Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson while attempting to advance from first to third base. This play helped secure the Brewers' victory and their only World Series appearance in franchise history.
The Brewers described Moore as an unselfish and versatile player and teammate who was always willing to do whatever was required to help the team win. He played from 1973 to 1986, splitting his time between catcher and right field. Moore was a native of Alabama who turned down an opportunity to play quarterback at Auburn University before joining the Brewers organisation in the fifth round of the 1971 draft.
In addition to his defensive prowess, Moore had significant offensive achievements. He became the first MLB player to hit for the cycle and steal two bases in the same game in 1980. He was also the last runner driven in by Hank Aaron, who finished his career with two final seasons as a member of the Brewers. Moore recorded a career .262 batting average with 36 home runs and 408 RBIs in a Brewers uniform.
Moore was inducted into the Brewers Wall of Honor and the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in 2025, sharing the latter honour with Hank Aaron and Bart Starr. He returned for celebrations commemorating the 1982 team at American Family Field and remains a respected figure in the organisation's history.
