CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - A Chippewa County man is using his backyard to pay tribute to a sports broadcasting legend.

Bob was a proud sponsor of many sports teams in the Kimberly area. He was an avid sports fan and loved to listen to Bob Uecker and the Brewers or Harry Carey and the Cubs.

A Celebration of Life will take place for Bob Uecker on Sunday, August 24th, the Brewers announced Monday.

California closes $12-billion deficit by cutting back immigrants' access to healthcare Prince Harry and Meghan at heart of King’s funeral plans Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte reveals what heckler ...

Milwaukee Brewers players and coaches walk across Bob Uecker's signature in the outfield prior to a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on Opening Day Monday, March 31, 2025, in Milwaukee.

But the funeral was just a small ceremony for family, so Adames did not get to attend. “It was definitely tough," Adames said of Uecker's passing, via Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Giants star Willy Adames speaks on the legacy of legendary broadcaster Bob Uecker after his first matchup against his former team on Friday.

Willy Adames was all smiles seeing old friends with the Brewers, and fighting back tears missing another – remembering the loss of Bob Uecker. “I only played [in Milwaukee] for four years, but ...

Willy Adames played against his former team for the first time on Friday, but afterward shared he was devastated by the passing of Bob Uecker.