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Leading a franchise to its first-ever World Series, after taking over the team with a losing record in the middle of a season, sure helps to build one's legacy.To do it for your hometown team is even better.That was life for Harvey Kuenn.Harvey Kuenn's historyThe former professional baseball player turned manager, who grew up in West Allis, led the 1982 Milwaukee Brewers to their first World Series in franchise history.His laid-back leadership style breathed fresh air to a team that was 23-24 and 7 games back in the standings when he took over. They'd eventually be remembered as "Harvey's Wallbangers".FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or AndroidKuenn did all that just a short time after a blood clot forced the amputation of his right leg beneath the knee."He got his prosthetic leg, he was, I think, 49," said Harvey Kuenn Jr. during a July interview. "He was already into coaching at the time and then managed in the '82 World Series with a wooden