US EditionBrewers Pay Tribute to Longtime Broadcaster Bob Uecker in Star-Studded Pregame Ceremony (Copy)
Nearly 40,000 fans and baseball legends gathered to honor Bob Uecker's 54-year Brewers broadcasting career and lasting impact on Milwaukee baseball culture.
- On Sunday, the Milwaukee Brewers hosted a celebration of life for Bob Uecker at American Family Field, with Emmy-winning broadcaster Bob Costas leading the pregame program and players wearing one-day 'UECK' jerseys.
- After Uecker died earlier this year, he was remembered for calling Brewers games since 1971 and receiving the Ford C. Frick Award in 2003 during his Hall of Fame career.
- The team renamed the broadcast wing the Bob Uecker Broadcast Center and updated Uecker's medallion, while memorabilia including a 1980 Auburn Dual Cowl Phaeton 874 was displayed across four locations inside American Family Field.
- All proceeds from the day's 50/50 raffle will benefit Uecker's preferred charities, and fans and attendees were visibly moved during the ceremony.
- With the season framed as a tribute, the Milwaukee Brewers have posted a 42-14 record since June 19, driving their NL Playoffs pennant push in honor of Uecker.
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Fans share memories of Bob Uecker at American Family Field before celebration of life | News Channel 3-12
By Zoie Henry Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WISN) — Thousands of fans gathered at American Family Field on Sunday for early access to the ballpark, eager to say goodbye to Bob Uecker, the beloved longtime broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers. Two hours before the first pitch, fans wrapped around the stadium, hurrying to grab a seat for their final goodbye to Mr. Baseball. In the lines, hundreds shared stories of how Uecker…
'Mr. Baseball' Remembered in Emotional Brewers Tribute
The Milwaukee Brewers hosted a deeply moving Celebration of Life for Bob Uecker–one of the most beloved voices in baseball history. The tribute took place as the team faced off against the San Francisco Giants, transforming the ballpark into both a stage for grief and a testament to joy. We dedicate today to a larger than life legend. A baseball icon. The voice of Brewers Baseball forever. Bob Uecker 💙#ThankYouUeck pic.twitter.com/SiIl0uPYqR — …
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