Uecker's family says he would be 'incredibly proud' of these World Series-bound Brewers
- The family of Bob Uecker released a statement Wednesday ahead of the 2026 World Series, saying he would be "incredibly proud" of the Milwaukee Brewers.
- Uecker, the broadcast voice of the team for 54 years, died Jan. 16, 2025. The Brewers are making their first World Series appearance less than two years after his passing.
- The family thanked Brewers principal owner Mark Attanasio and manager Pat Murphy for investing in the franchise, while crediting fans and the broadcast team for keeping Bob's spirit alive.
- Milwaukee has honored the broadcaster's legacy with an 80- by 100-foot mural in the downtown area and a statue outside American Family Field, where the team hosts the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Columbus Telegram
Lincoln Journal StarUecker family salutes Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers' first World Series appearance in 44 years has arrived too late for beloved broadcaster Bob Uecker to enjoy, although the former player's family said the current playoff run has kept his spirit alive.
Chicago Tribune
The RecordBob Uecker’s family says late broadcaster would be ‘incredibly proud’ of World Series-bound Milwaukee Brewers
Bob Uecker would be “incredibly proud” of these Milwaukee Brewers, the family of the Hall of Fame broadcaster said Wednesday in a statement released by the team.
1982 Brewers team members talk about World Series
We heard from Jerry Augustine, Cecil Cooper, Larry Hisle and Robin Yount. The players on the 1982 Brewers team say the loss to the Cardinals still stings and while Harvey's Wallbangers and today's club are separated by more than four decades, and it's a different game, they said they see similarities between their World Series team and the club set to take on the rays on Friday.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Shortfield member Robin Yount says he feels a different level of anxiety when he now sees the Milwaukee Brewers than when he played for them during their only previous participation in...
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