Tag: Bob Uecker

‘Ueck’ documentary to stream exclusively on Brewers.TV

September 8, 2026

“UECK” DOCUMENTARY TO STREAM EXCLUSIVELY ON BREWERS.TV Acclaimed Documentary Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Bob Uecker Available for 24 Hours Beginning September 10 at 6 p.m. CT MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee ...

I moderated a panel discussion of ex-Brewers at a sold-out screening of ‘Ueck’ in West Bend

Matt Wild

August 21, 2026

Have you ever had a week where moderating a panel discussion of former Milwaukee Brewers was the least bizarre thing you did that week? To sum up: Since last Friday, I've gone to a family funeral; spent the ...

Here’s where ‘Ueck’ documentary will open in July, where it will travel to in August and September

Matt Wild

July 7, 2026

If you saw the new Bob Uecker documentary Ueck on opening night of the 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival, you know that it's great. (Read our review HERE.) Co-directed by Milwaukee filmmakers Steve Farr and Michael ...

Bob Uecker mural in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Here’s info on the ‘tailgate-themed’ party for the Uecker mural, set for June 30

Matt Wild

June 25, 2026

In case you missed it, the 100-foot Bob Uecker mural in downtown Milwaukee is finished, and it's incredible. So let's party! On Tuesday, June 30, Milwaukee Downtown will throw a "tailgate-themed" party to co...

Bob Uecker mural is officially complete, incredible

Matt Wild

June 12, 2026

Roughly one month after it was first announced, the 100-foot-tall Bob Uecker mural in Downtown Milwaukee is officially complete. Behold: Artist Mauricio Ramirez put the finishing touches on the "Mr. Basebal...

‘Ueck’ will open July 24 in Marcus Theatres; watch new trailer now

Matt Wild

May 26, 2026

If you missed the screening of the new Bob Uecker documentary, Ueck, on opening night of the 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival, fear not! The film is set to open in Marcus Theatres throughout Wisconsin on Friday, Ju...

Downtown Milwaukee is getting a 100-foot-tall Bob Uecker mural

Matt Wild

May 14, 2026

It's been nearly a year-and-a-half since Milwaukee/Brewers/universe legend Bob Uecker passed away at the age of 90. In that time, there have been countless tributes, celebrations of life, and tear-jerking docum...

Did I cry during the Bob Uecker documentary ‘Ueck’? You better believe I did.

Matt Wild

April 17, 2026

Here's something you may not know about me: I cry at movies. Like, all the time. I cry at sad movies, I cry at sort-of-sad movies, I cry at not-sad-at-all movies. It sounds corny but I find the act of sitting i...

Bob Uecker documentary will open 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival

Matt Wild

March 19, 2026

The 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival will take over the screens of the Oriental and Downer theaters April 16-30. You already know the Cinema Hooligante films. You already know the Cream City Cinema films. You alrea...

Brewers offer sneak peek into new ‘Ueck’ documentary debuting this summer

Press Release

March 16, 2026

BREWERS OFFER SNEAK PEEK INTO NEW “UECK” DOCUMENTARY DEBUTING THIS SUMMER Postgame Bob Uecker Documentary Showing on Opening Day, March 26, Gives Fans the First Look at Exclusive Film – More Than Two Years in ...

Turns out that emotional letter from Bob Uecker wasn’t REALLY from Bob Uecker

Matt Wild

September 15, 2025

By now you've read, watched video of, and bawled your eyes out over that emotional letter from the late Bob Uecker to the current Milwaukee Brewers. Brewers manager Pat Murphy read the letter out loud to the pl...

Some thoughts on Sunday’s Bob Uecker Celebration of Life (and official video of the whole thing)

Matt Wild

August 25, 2025

A few days before Sunday's Bob Uecker Celebration of Life at American Family Field, a friend said something about Uecker's death I hadn't considered. "I think we've all accepted that he's gone, that his voice i...

Brewers encourage fans to be in seats no later than 12:15 p.m. Sunday for Uecker celebration

Press Release

August 20, 2025

BREWERS ENCOURAGE FANS TO BE IN SEATS NO LATER THAN 12:15 PM SUNDAY FOR UECKER CEREMONY MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers are encouraging fans to arrive early on Sunday, August 24 with parking lots opening at ...

Brewers share information for fans attending August 24 Uecker Celebration

Press Release

August 14, 2025

BREWERS SHARE INFORMATION FOR FANS ATTENDING AUGUST 24 UECKER CELEBRATION MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers announced today additional information for the Bob Uecker Celebration on Sunday, August 24, including...

Half a season without Uecker

Matt Wild

July 17, 2025

I experienced an extremely Wisconsin moment this week when I found myself getting teary-eyed over sausages. Usinger's sausages, to be exact. A new spokesperson for Usinger's sausages, to be even more exact. ...

Brewers announce exclusive Uecker-themed gate giveaway

Press Release

May 29, 2025

BREWERS ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE UECKER-THEMED GATE GIVEAWAY Saturday, August 23, the First 25K Fans Receive a Bob Uecker Plaid Golf Umbrella MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers announced today that the Saturday, Aug...

Here’s info on the Bob Uecker “Celebration of Life,” August 24 at AmFam Field

Matt Wild

April 7, 2025

For everyone wondering when the Milwaukee Brewers will officially celebrate the life of Bob Uecker—who passed away in January at the age of 90—here's the answer: Sunday, August 24 at American Family Field, duri...

“Song To Woody” becomes “Song To Uecker”: A Q&A with Milwaukee’s “Weird Al of Baseball”

Tad Kriofske Mainella

March 24, 2025

Milwaukee is home to many characters in the world of sport. Mike "Freeway" McCarter is a legendary presence at MKE sporting events. Eddy J. Lemberger has crafted memorable tunes dedicated to the Green Bay Packe...

Watch Bob Uecker give a (wacky) tour of his home circa 1985

Matt Wild

February 24, 2025

It's been just over a month since Milwaukee/baseball/broadcasting/universe legend Bob Uecker passed away at age 90. Since then, we've been regularly revisiting the wealth of clips from Uecker's unique career: i...

Bob Uecker jersey patch available at Brewers Team Store now

Press Release

February 22, 2025

BOB UECKER JERSEY PATCH AVAILABLE AT BREWERS TEAM STORES NOW Brewers Honor Mr. Baseball with Jersey Patch MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers today announced that the jersey patch honoring the great Mr. Basebal...

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