The Milwaukee Brewers will offer fans an exclusive sneak peek of Ueck, a new documentary celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of beloved broadcaster Bob Uecker, with a special postgame preview on Opening Day, March 26.
Immediately following the conclusion of the Brewers game against the Chicago White Sox at American Family Field, fans will be encouraged to remain in their seats for the debut of a 20-minute segment from the film, marking the first public showing of the documentary that has been more than two years in the making.
The movie, produced by Milwaukee-based production company September Club, chronicles Uecker’s life, including rare content and interviews with his family and loved ones. Ueck will premiere on the opening night of the Milwaukee Film Festival, April 16.
“From the very beginning, this project was about honoring Bob Uecker with the care, respect and gratitude he deserves,” said Barry Poltermann, producer and co-founder of September Club, in a press statement. “Bob’s story is so deeply woven into the fabric of Milwaukee, the Brewers and this ballpark. To share the first public glimpse of the film at American Family Field on Opening Day, surrounded by Brewers fans, is meaningful for everyone who worked on it. We’re humbled by the trust placed in us to help tell his incredible story.”
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Uecker was the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers for 53 years. He died on Jan. 16, 2025, less than two weeks before his 91st birthday, after a two-year battle with small cell lung cancer. As word of his death spread that day, fans streamed to American Family Field to pay their respects, with many leaving tokens of their affection at the Uecker statue outside the ballpark.
Known affectionately as “Mr. Baseball,” Uecker earned national recognition for his broadcasting career, including induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003 as the recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award.
A Milwaukee native, Uecker’s connection to professional baseball in the city dates to the Milwaukee Braves era. Signed by the Braves in 1956, Uecker played six seasons in the team’s minor league system before making his major league debut in 1962. He played one more season in Milwaukee as a backup catcher before being traded to St. Louis.
After his playing career ended, Uecker eventually turned to broadcasting. His work over the years wasn’t limited to Brewers’ broadcasting. He worked as a national color commentator for ABC and NBC baseball telecasts. He had a major role in the popular movie Major League, parts of which were filmed in Milwaukee and at County Stadium, the Brewers’ home before American Family Field (formerly Miller Park). He also starred in the ABC sitcom “Mr. Belvedere,” which aired from 1985 to 1990 and authored the humorous book Catcher in the Wry, which recounts his major league career.
