“I’ll miss you my friend,” Christian Yelich pens down EMOTIONAL note following passing of legendary Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker
Christian Yelich penned down an emotional message on Instagram after beloved Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker passed away.
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Bob Uecker and Christian Yelich (Image via Instagram)
On Thursday, the baseball world lost one of its most beloved members as legendary broadcaster Bob Uecker passed away. The baseball Hall of Famer died at the age of 90. Following his death, several current and former MLB stars paid their tributes to him. One of them was Christian Yelich, who penned down an emotional note on social media.
Uecker made his debut in the league in 1962 for the Milwaukee Braves, six years after spending time in the minor league. Across his short career, he served as a backup catcher and also played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves till 1967.
In 1971 he joined the Brewers broadcast team, where he made a huge name for himself. He went on to spend five decades with the team as their leading voice while going down as one of the greatest to ever call the game. He was dubbed “Mr. Baseball” by TV talk show host Johnny Carson.
Yelich had developed a good relationship with Uecker. Following his death after losing his battle with cancer on Thursday, the 33-year-old penned down an emotional note regarding him. In his post on social media, Yelich shared images with Uecker and claimed that he will miss him.
No words will really do you justice but I kind of think that’s how it should be. To say you were one of one is probably an understatement, the stories you could tell, the life you lived and the way you impacted people. I always cherished our time together and just being able to listen to you talk about your life and all you’d seen… You’d always thank me for my friendship but the truth of it is the pleasure was all mine. I’ll miss you my friend.
Christian Yelich said as part of his message on Instagram
After the Milwaukee Brewers were eliminated from the 2024 postseason by the New York Mets, Yelich was left emotional while speaking regarding Bob Uecker. In the post-media greet inside the clubhouse, the left fielder expressed how it was special to have him around the clubhouse every year and that they should not take it for granted.
Former MLB Commissioner Bud Selig comments on Bob Uecker passing away
Former MLB Commissioner Bud Selig was left heartbroken by the loss of Bob Uecker. The ex-owner of the Milwaukee Brewers claimed that he was unable to describe how much Uecker meant to him and the state of Wisconsin.
He would later join the MLB Tonight Show to reflect on Uecker’s life. During this, Selig pointed out that Uecker was a “baseball guy” and was just remarkable.
We were two Milwaukee kids… Bob was a baseball guy, and he was just remarkable.
Bud Selig on Bob Uecker
Selig went on to describe how he hired Uecker in 1971 as the commentator for the team. The former Commissioner added that he would often go back to the 9th innings of the games that they were winning to hear his emotions.
"We were two Milwaukee kids… Bob was a baseball guy, and he was just remarkable."
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) January 17, 2025
MLB Commissioner Emeritus and former @Brewers owner Bud Selig joins #MLBTonight to share his love and appreciation for the late, great Bob Uecker. pic.twitter.com/3Vzesol5KO
Apart from his broadcasting career, Uecker also appeared in acting roles. He played the role of father and sportswriter George Owens on the 1985–1990 sitcom Mr. Belvedere.
Apart from that Uecker played Harry Doyle, the broadcaster for the Cleveland Indians, in the Major League film trilogy. The catchphrase “Juust a little bit outside” to downplay an extremely wild pitch from Ricky “Wild Thing” Vaughn became extremely popular.
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