After Milwaukee’s first World Series title, Christian Yelich pays touching tribute to late, beloved Brewers star broadcaster Bob Uecker
A title for Milwaukee
The Brewers’ first World Series championship carried special meaning for the team’s fans and for Uecker, a defining voice in Milwaukee baseball. He broadcast Brewers games for 54 seasons, spanning 1971 through 2024.
Yelich remembers Uecker
After Milwaukee’s victory, Yelich said he wished Uecker could have witnessed the moment. He added that the broadcaster had remained close to the team in spirit. Yelich dedicated the championship to Uecker and expressed his affection for the late broadcaster.
Murphy also honors broadcaster
Manager Pat Murphy brought up Uecker during his postgame speech in the locker room. The team then opened bottles of champagne to celebrate its title. The article identifies the victory as coming in Game 5 of the World Series, but its account gives conflicting opponent details: it first says Milwaukee beat the Milwaukee Brewers, then names the Tampa Bay Rays.
Key points
- Milwaukee won its first World Series title.
- Bob Uecker broadcast Brewers games for 54 seasons, from 1971 to 2024.
- Christian Yelich dedicated the championship to Uecker, who died at 90 in January 2025.
- Manager Pat Murphy also remembered Uecker in his postgame speech.