MILWAUKEE— Saturday Sept. 25 will be a day to honor Mr. Baseball.
Bob Uecker throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of the National League Championship Series baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Governor Tony Evers and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett have both declared Saturday as Bob Uecker Day.
It's a day to remember Uecker’s more than half century with the Brewers, including 50 years behind the microphone.
Brewers fans said it is a fitting tribute for a man who has made such an impact on Wisconsin sports.
“Actually I think it should be Bob Uecker week or Bob Uecker month,” said fan Mark Drews. “He is an institution; I think he is fantastic for baseball."
Celebrations for Uecker Day are planned for Saturday’s game with a tribute video set to play and a ceremonial first pitch thrown out by Brewers Hall of Fame member Robin Yount.