Brewers Win Their First World Series Title, Remembering Bob Uecker

The Milwaukee Brewers’ first-ever World Series championship brought immense joy to their dedicated fans, and undoubtedly would have meant just as much to the late broadcaster Bob Uecker.

Uecker, who served as the Brewers’ radio voice for an impressive 54 seasons from 1971 until his passing in January 2025 at the age of 90, is deeply missed and fondly remembered as a Brewers icon. Notably, team captain Christian Yelich had a special bond with Uecker and shared a heartfelt tribute following the World Series win.

“He’s smiling, man. I really wish he could have been here to see this,” Yelich expressed, emphasizing the significance of the moment. “It would have meant everything to him, but like we’ve said so many times, he’s been with us a lot. We keep him close to our hearts.”

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

During a postgame speech, Brewers manager Pat Murphy also honored Uecker. He mentioned receiving a humorous text from Uecker that drew laughter in the locker room.

Murphy recalled, “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.'” This reflection harked back to Uecker’s days as a player when he was a catcher in the majors from 1962 to 1967.

Murphy continued, “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.”

As the celebration continued, the locker room erupted into chaos as champagne flowed freely, marking a historic moment for the team. Yet, amidst all the joy, there was a shared understanding that one important figure, Uecker, was missing from this unforgettable scene.