The Brewers manager reflected to the Journal Sentinel on the final season and then the passing of one of his closest friends.
Bob Uecker, the longtime voice of the Milwaukee Brewers, passed away Thursday at 90. Uecker’s contributions to baseball, Milwaukee and even the comedy world are numerous.
In so many places, Bob Uecker was a larger-than-life figure ... whether it was Craig Counsell or Pat Murphy. “Just telling you kind of what a big deal he is, there's times when you pull team meetings, the team may not be playing well, or something ...
Former ASU baseball coach-turned-Brewers manager Pat Murphy brought Uecker to the clubhouse ... “What an example for us to be with every single day, Bob Uecker.” Need a break?