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Robin Yount and Brewers' Broadcast Team Pay Tribute to Bob Uecker by Borrowing From His Wardrobe

Yount and the Brewers broadcast crew wore Uecker’s plaid jackets, and fans left tributes as Milwaukee opened its first World Series since 1982.

  • On Friday, the Milwaukee Brewers hosted the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field for Game 1 of the World Series, marking the franchise's first Fall Classic appearance since 1982.
  • While the 1982 squad led MLB with 216 home runs, the 2026 Brewers muscled out 154, yet both teams share the distinction of reaching the World Series in franchise history.
  • Hall of Fame shortstop Robin Yount honored Bob Uecker by wearing one of his plaid sport coats before throwing the ceremonial first pitch, joined by broadcasters Lane Grindle, Jeff Levering, Josh Maurer and Kent Sommerfeld in similar tribute.
  • Longtime beer vendor Ryan Strnad, serving since 1988 at County Stadium, joined coworkers preparing for the historic event at American Family Field, finally witnessing the team reach the championship stage after waiting decades.
  • Uecker's family stated Milwaukee and the Brewers meant everything to Bob, noting that fans have kept his spirit alive through the franchise's long-awaited return to the World Series.
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Robin Yount and Brewers' broadcast team pay tribute to Bob Uecker by borrowing from his wardrobe

Hall of Famer Robin Yount honored Bob Uecker by wearing one of the beloved Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster’s plaid sport coats before throwing out the first pitch prior to Game 1 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays

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WISN broke the news in Milwaukee, United States on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
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