When the Milwaukee Brewers clinched the first postseason berth of the 2025 MLB season, the celebration in the clubhouse was far more than champagne and cheers. Manager Pat Murphy delivered a stirring reading of a letter attributed to Bob Uecker, the beloved broadcaster who passed away earlier this year, delivered to Murphy by team owner Mark Attanasio.
Murphy unfolded the message, which began simply with, “Howdy, boys. Never a doubt you would get this invitation. You did it by believing. Really miss you guys and I wish I was there. Things are good. The God Almighty picked me to be on this team up here, albeit [as] the third catcher.” Uecker–“Mr. Baseball,” longtime voice of the Brewers, Hall of Fame broadcaster and Milwaukee icon–was literally with the team that night, in spirit.
Making Uecker Part of the Moment
It was no accident that the Brewers chose to bring Uecker into the celebration. His legacy looms large in Milwaukee–54 seasons as a Brewers broadcaster, a fixture at American Family Field, and a personality who transcended the game. The team even sported a commemorative uniform patch this season honoring him.
After Murphy finished reading, he raised a glass: “Let’s toast to him and what we’ve achieved so far.” The vibe was equal parts triumph and tribute–a recognition that this playoff-bound Brewers team still feels tethered to Uecker’s humor, optimism, and belief in them.
There’s something powerful in a legacy that spans generations, and the Brewers clearly didn’t let the moment pass without acknowledging the man who called many of their most memorable games.
Message of Belief, Even From Above
Uecker’s words struck a tone of heartfelt encouragement, almost like a coach from the beyond. “Play hard every night. Not afraid to play for each other,” he said. “And don’t forget to take it all in, enjoy, and keep it light, believe in each other.”
He acknowledged the team’s excellence, mentioning their league-leading record and dominance on the road, and emphasized that, even if he wasn’t physically present, he’d be “on the headset every night watching.”
That kind of message is tailor-made for a team with real expectations–not just making the playoffs, but chasing the best record in baseball. It’s a reminder that belief, culture, and a connection to your past can be part of a high-stakes push.
The Brewers’ Season, Through Uecker’s Lens
Uecker’s tribute frames that success less as a fluke or purely statistical dominance, and more as something rooted in consistent effort, team unity, and maybe even a little old-school Milwaukee grit.
In that sense, bringing his spirit back into the clubhouse connects this year’s club to decades of Brewers identity–to hard work, to belief, and to a fan base and organization that have revered “Mr. Baseball” for generations.