The Milwaukee Brewers are in the World Series for the first time in 44 years, and the family of the franchise’s late, legendary broadcaster sent them a heartfelt message Wednesday.
“Some moments are worth waiting for. Generations of Brewers fans have held hope in their hearts, season after season, that someday this city would have its chance at another championship,” the family of Bob Uecker wrote in a statement released by the Brewers and published by Fox6 News Milwaukee.
Uecker, who passed away in 2025, was the voice of the Brewers from 1971-2024. He was on the mic in 1982 when the Brewers defeated the then California Angels to reach their first World Series.
“Milwaukee, you have a World Series!” Uecker screamed after the final out.
The Brewers won 103 games this season, the most in the majors, and swept the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series.
They host the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 on Friday night.
Milwaukee lost in seven games to the St. Louis Cardinals in ’82.
“We are filled with elation and pride, but also longing. A wish that Bob was here to see it, too,” Uecker’s family wrote. “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, a neighborhood bar, or a living room with the radio turned all the way up – we know he’s right here cheering alongside us.”
Uecker received the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s Ford C. Frick Award in 2003 for his work as a broadcaster, and he called national games and several World Series for ABC and NBC.
The Brewers unveiled a statue of Uecker in the last row of what is now American Family Field in 2014. This week, the World Series comes to his seat.
“So to everyone who kept waiting, hoping, and showing up: This is our moment. Milwaukee, let’s get loud, let’s do this together, let’s win OUR way!” the family said.
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