(WNFL/LEARFIELD) โ Current and former Milwaukee Brewers expressed their love and fondness for Bob Uecker, the legendary Brewers broadcaster who passed away Thursday at the age of 90.
The Brewersโ Christian Yelich talked about seeing Uecker after the loss in the wild card round to the New York Mets.
Audio PlayerYelich said that the tough part after the loss was his talk with Uecker.
Audio PlayerHe said that losing to the Mets was tough but talking with Uecker was even tougher.
Audio PlayerYelich said that he had grown very close to Uecker during his time in Milwaukee.
Audio PlayerBrewers owner Mark Attanasio talked about how Uecker was able to get through the battle with cancer and still be around the team.
Audio PlayerAttanasio said that Uecker was strong to the very end.
Audio PlayerFormer Brewers player Ryan Braun said that he was grateful for the time he had with Uecker.
Audio PlayerBrandon Woodruff said that he enjoyed being around Uecker.
Audio PlayerAnd Braun said that Uecker had the unique ability to inspire and know the right thing to say and was full of wisdom and knowledge.
Audio PlayerThe Brewers have said that they will organize a public ceremony to honor Uecker with details to be announced.
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