A life in brief
Robin Yount and Brewers' broadcast team pay tribute to Bob Uecker by borrowing from his wardrobe
Compiled Oct 23
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
- January 2025Bob Uecker died at age 90
- After learning he'd throw out the first pitchYount proposed wearing a plaid jacket in Uecker's honor to Lane Grindle
- Before Friday's gameGrindle contacted Uecker's family and got approval to use his actual sport coats
- Before Friday's gameFans placed Miller Lite beer cans at Uecker's statue outside the stadium
- Just before the start of the gameRyan Braun shouted 'Let's do it for Ueck!' to fire up the crowd
- Friday night, before Game 1 of the World SeriesYount wore Uecker's jacket to the mound, then removed it to reveal his 'Ueck' jersey before throwing the first pitch
“Do you think it would be appropriate if I wore a plaid jacket in honor of Ueck?”