Team founder Bud Selig and Hall of Fame radio voice Bob Uecker formed inseparable bond, becoming godfathers of Brewers baseball.

Former Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig pays respect to Bob Uecker following the baseball legend's passing

Former MLB Commissioner Bud Selig leads tributes to his "dear lifelong friend" as sports world celebrates Uecker's lasting impact

Uecker died Thursday morning from small-cell lung cancer. I talked with former Brewer and friend of Uecker, Jerry Augustine, on Friday. He says we can thank one person for bringin

Bob Uecker "never took himself seriously" and that is what endeared him to Brewers fans and made him a Milwaukee treasure.

For much of his time owning the New York Yankees, George Steinbrenner got what he wanted. Unfortunately for The Boss, Bob Uecker wasn’t for sale. On Wednesday, Yankees TV announcer Michael Kay revealed that Steinbrenner tried luring Uecker away from Milwaukee “a few times” on his self-titled mid-day show on ESPN New York.

Robin Yount can’t wait to hear Bud Selig’s speech. “I was scared to death when I got up there,” said Yount, referring to his acceptance speech in 1999 upon being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame after a stellar 20-year career with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Brewers team principal owner Mark Attanasio said there are plans in the works for ways to honor Bob Uecker, including a big celebration in summer.

The Milwaukee Brewers had suffered personnel losses due to financial limitations and went into the 2024 season with expectations for mediocrity. They wound up with 93 wins, tied for third in the National League,

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The baseball world reacted Thursday to the death of Bob Uecker, who gained more fame as a broadcaster and actor after his brief playing career ended.

He was an announcer and media celebrity, but Bob Uecker might have gained more notoriety than anything else as a beer pitchman in Miller Lite commercials.