In the years before his passing, Bob Uecker, the beloved radio announcer universally known as “Mr. Baseball,” spoke often with Brewers players about his hopes to see them win the National League pennant and play in the World Series. While…
Milwaukee Brewers players honored late legendary broadcaster Bob Uecker by displaying "UECK" on their placards during the World Series Game 4 Stand Up To Cancer moment. Play was paused at the end of the fifth inning on Tuesday in accordance with the annual tradition, allowing players, coaches, umpires, and fans to hold up signs for loved ones affected by cancer.
Uecker passed away in January 2025 from small-cell lung cancer. Designated hitter Christian Yelich and the Brewers dugout unified around honoring the beloved "Mr. Baseball," while members of the opposing Tampa Bay Rays and FOX analyst Derek Jeter also held signs supporting family members and former teammates.
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