With the Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series, beloved broadcaster Bob Uecker is on all baseball thoughts as his favorite team fights for its first ever championship.
Globetrotter Uecker, more than 50 years old, died on January 16, 2025.
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Uecker became the first radio broadcaster in 1971 and gained fame outside the baseball world as a player, notably in the film “Major League”.
Before broadcasting, Uecker played six seasons (1962-1967) in the majors with the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies. He won a world title with the Brewers in 1964.
The Uecker family wrote a letter to the players, fans and brewers before the office of the joint media company’s staff before the World Series.
“Gentle Brewer fans held hope in their hearts after the season, that one day this city would have their chance at another championship,” read the letter. “That day is coming.
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“While we could never speak for him, this is certain: Milwaukee, the Brewers, and the fans meant everything to Bob. Wherever we gather – in a packed stadium, in a neighborhood bar, or a radio room turned up to – we know that we are right here happy.”
The Brewers gave Uecker a “Cancer Star” in the Game 4 interlude.
We wrote a book about Mr. Baseball
In 2025, the Milwaukee Journal, part of the USA TODAY Network, published a memorial book about Bob Uecker, a popular radio personality and cultural icon who died in January. “BOB UECKER: The Life and Career of the Milwaukee Brewers’ Legendary Broadcaster” proved to be so popular with fans that it went through several printings.
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Just in case, instead of another edition, the Journal of Police has added 32 new pages that tell what happened in the 18 months after Uecker’s passing, from the tributes that poured in across baseball to the streets of Brewer Nation, finding them to say thank you.
“BOB UECKER” retails for $39.95 (plus shipping and handling). Order at jsonline.com/merch.
Contributor: Journal of the Police of Rome
This article first appeared in USA TODAY: Who’s ‘Uck’ with the brewer? Get to know your favorite MLB figure