Milwaukee Brewers unveil Bob Uecker jersey patch for 2025 season
Bob Uecker jersey patch
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Brewers unveiled on Monday, Feb. 10 a Bob Uecker jersey patch, honoring the universally beloved entertainer and Voice of the Brewers for 54 years who passed away last month.
Bob Uecker jersey patch
What we know:
According to a news release, the patch was designed with "Ueck’s" unique style in mind, revealing a gold and navy plaid print in honor of the colorful sportscoats Uecker wore at various times during his life. The patch will be on the arm sleeve of the Brewers uniforms and will remain on the jerseys for the full 2025 season.
The patch will debut during Spring Training and will be worn for the first exhibition game on Saturday, Feb. 22, when the Brewers take on the Cincinnati Reds at 1:10 p.m. at American Family Fields of Phoenix.
What they're saying:
"We miss Bob every day, and all the more as we approach our first season without him at our side," said Brewers President – Business Operations Rick Schlesinger. "Ueck was a great friend to all of us. He was a fixture at the ballpark and in our lives. We cannot fill hole that his absence has created, but the jersey patch will be a way to honor his memory whenever we take the field."
Bob Uecker statue: Milwaukee Brewers fans' tribute to baseball icon
A memorial grew at Bob Uecker's statue outside American Family Field on Thursday following news of the baseball icon's death. He was 90 years old.
What's next:
Details on a public Celebration of Life event remembering Bob will be announced later this spring.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Milwaukee Brewers.