Robin Yount and Brewers' broadcast team pay tribute to Bob Uecker by borrowing from his wardrobe

Hall of Famer Robin Yount wore one of Bob Uecker's plaid sport coats before throwing out the first pitch at Game 1 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays

The Brewers radio crew — Lane Grindle, Jeff Levering, Josh Maurer and engineer/producer Kent Sommerfeld — each wore a plaid blazer that had been part of Uecker's wardrobe

Uecker died in January 2025 at age 90 after broadcasting Brewers games for 54 years

Under the jacket, Yount's jersey read 'Ueck' and his number 19 on the back

January 2025: Bob Uecker died at age 90 · After learning he'd throw out the first pitch: Yount proposed wearing a plaid jacket in Uecker's honor to Lane Grindle · Before Friday's game: Grindle contacted Uecker's family and got approval to use his actual sport coats · Before Friday's game: Fans placed Miller Lite beer cans at Uecker's statue outside the stadium · Just before the start of the game: Ryan Braun shouted 'Let's do it for Ueck!' to fire up the crowd · Friday night, before Game 1 of the World Series: Yount wore Uecker's jacket to the mound, then removed it to reveal his 'Ueck' jersey before throwing the first pitch