Yount and Brewers honour late broadcaster Uecker at World Series

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Hall of Famer Robin Yount wore one of Bob Uecker's plaid sport coats while throwing out the first pitch at Game 1 of the World Series.

Hall of Famer Robin Yount honoured late Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker by wearing one of his plaid sport coats before throwing out the first pitch at Game 1 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night. The broadcast room, now named in Uecker's honour, was the centre of tributes as the Brewers played their first World Series game since 1982.

Yount wore the plaid jacket to the mound, then removed it to reveal a Brewers jersey bearing 'Ueck' and his own number 19. The entire Brewers radio crew—Lane Grindle, Jeff Levering, Josh Maurer and engineer Kent Sommerfeld—also wore plaid blazers from Uecker's wardrobe. Yount came up with the idea after learning he would throw out the first pitch, asking Grindle if wearing the jacket would be appropriate. Grindle said he then considered sourcing actual sport coats that belonged to Uecker and brought the idea to Uecker's family.

Uecker died in January 2025 at the age of 90 after 54 years broadcasting Brewers games. Yount and former Brewers owner and MLB commissioner Bud Selig each threw out a ceremonial first pitch.

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• Robin Yount and Brewers' broadcast team pay tribute to Bob Uecker by borrowing from his wardrobeHall 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.Clickorlando · 24 Oct, 01:37
• Robin Yount and Brewers' broadcast team pay tribute to Bob Uecker by borrowing from his wardrobeHall 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.News4Jax · 24 Oct, 01:37

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