Robin Yount honors Bob Uecker before World Series Game 1

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Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Robin Yount honors Bob Uecker before World Series Game 1
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Robin Yount paid tribute to Bob Uecker by wearing one of Uecker's plaid sport coats before throwing out the first pitch at Game 1 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays on October 24, 2026. Uecker's radio broadcast room is named in his honor, and several members of the Brewers radio crew also wore blazers from Uecker's wardrobe. The tribute reflects Uecker's significance to the Brewers organization over his 54 years of broadcasting. Fans honored Uecker before the game by leaving Miller Lite beer cans at his statue outside American Family Field.

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  • •Yount and Brewers staff wore Uecker's plaid blazers for the tribute.
  • •Uecker passed away in January 2025 at age 90.
  • •Ceremonial first pitches were thrown by Yount and Bud Selig.
  • •Fans honored Uecker by placing beer cans at his statue.
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Hall of Famer Robin Yount honored Bob Uecker by wearing one of the beloved Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster’s plaid sport coats before throwing out the first pitch prior to Game 1 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.Uecker’s presence also was all over the radio broadcast room that’s been named in his honor as the Brewers played their first World Series game since 1982.

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