Brewers star Christian Yelich pays touching tribute to late, beloved broadcaster after World Series win

The Milwaukee Brewers’ first World Series title meant the world to their loyal fans, and would have meant the world to the late, beloved broadcaster Bob Uecker.

Uecker was the Brewers’ radio broadcaster for 54 seasons, from 1971 to 2024, and became a Brewers legend. He died at age 90 in January 2025. Brewers captain Christian Yelich was particularly close to Uecker and offered a touching tribute after the team’s World Series victory.

“He’s smiling, man. I really wish he could have been here to see this,” Yelich said. “It would have meant everything to him, but like we said a bunch, he’s been with us a lot. We keep him close to our hearts.”

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“This one’s still for Bob, still for Ueck. Uecky, I love you, man, and we did it.”

Brewers manager Pat Murphy referenced Uecker in his postgame locker room speech before the team popped open bottles of champagne.

“So Ueck sent me a text today,” Murphy said, drawing laughter from the clubhouse.

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“He said, ‘Look, I helped you against the Padres and I messed with the Dodgers a little bit and then you came here and you’re on your own because we had a doubleheader and they actually let me catch the last three innings of the game.’”

Murphy was referring to the broadcaster’s time as a player, when Uecker was a catcher in the big leagues for six seasons, from 1962 to 1967.

“But you did it for the city, you did it for the state, and you boys ought to be awfully proud to know that you’re the first ever Milwaukee Brewer team to be World Champions.”

Following Murphy’s speech, the clubhouse erupted into pandemonium as the champagne started flying.

The only thing missing from the unforgettable scene was Uecker.