Bob Uecker’s family sent Milwaukee a message Wednesday as the Brewers moved toward their first World Series appearance in 44 years, and it carried both celebration and aching absence.
In a statement headed “A Message from the Uecker Family,” the family said the long wait for another championship moment in Milwaukee had finally arrived.
“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.
That day has come.
And with it, a truth we’ve always known is finally getting its due: Milwaukee is special. Its people are special. Our team is special.”
The family said it was celebrating with “elation and pride,” but also with “longing” for Bob Uecker, adding, “A wish that Bob was here to see it, too.”
They said Uecker’s connection to the city, the team and the fans ran deep. “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.”
The message then turned directly to the Brewers, praising the players for believing in each other and “the power of friendship,” and for carrying the city with them every time they played. “Bob would have been so incredibly proud of what you’ve accomplished.”
The family also thanked the Attanasio family, Pat Murphy and the coaching staff for believing in Milwaukee and helping build “something worthy of the city it represents.”
They offered a separate note to the broadcast team, calling them “the voice of our Milwaukee Brewers” and thanking them “for carrying forward a tradition that meant so much to Bob,” as well as “honoring him in ways both big and small.”
And to the fans, the family said Uecker’s spirit has lived on through “a laugh, a story, a cold beer, or a favorite call.”
“We feel your love for him every day, and our family is forever grateful.”
The statement closed by turning the moment back to the city and its supporters: “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!”
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