After a heartbreaking end to the 2024 season, Brewers star Christian Yelich says the hardest part wasn't the loss itself."For me, it was talking to [Bob Uecker], that was kind of a tough one," Yelich said, fighting back emotion. "All the other stuff, it is what it is. It's a tough way to end the season, but talking to Ueky one-on-one was tough."Yelich's emotional tribute to his friend, Bob Uecker, has fans speculating whether Thursday's Wild Card game was the last for the broadcasting legend.Ninety-year-old Uecker's voice has long been synonymous with summertime in Wisconsin. After decades in the broadcasting booth, its nearly unimaginable for players and fans to picture a Brewers season without the man long known as "Mr. Baseball.""I think everybody in that locker room wants to win for Bob," said Jon Greenberg, president of the Milwaukee Admirals.Greenberg, who worked for the Brewers and alongside Uecker for 22 years, shared insight into Uecker's lasting impact. "What about [Uecker] draws people to him?" TMJ4s Mariam Mackar asked Greenberg."I think its that sense of humor," he replied. "People want to hear the stories; they want to feel like theyre in the circle with Bob. And Bob has brought a lot of people into the circle just through the broadcasts."Watch: Will Bob Uecker return next year to broadcast more Brewers games? Players, friends, fans show love for Brewers broadcast legend Bob UeckerUecker, born and raised in Milwaukee, played in the Major Leagues for five years before retiring and returning home to become the voice of the Brewersa post he has held for over 50 years. In that time, hes been inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame, the MLB Hall of Fame, the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame, and more."Its pretty darn big for a Milwaukee kid to do what Bob has done," said Greenberg.Uecker's voice has been the soundtrack of many childhoods, including that of lifelong Brewers fan Nick Koss. "Just hearing him on a summers day, calling a Brewers gamewhether its a win or a lossits just not summer without it," Koss told Mackar.Koss was also one of the few fans who had the chance to meet Uecker in the broadcast booth."Someone who always seemed larger than life to me growing upbeing able to finally meet someone like that is awesome," Koss said.Mackar asked him how he will feel when Uecker decides to step away from the mic after such a long and accomplished career."I dont want to think about that until the time comes," Koss said.So, whether Uecker returns to the booth next spring or if Thursday night was his last game announcing, fans have a simple message for their beloved Mr. Baseball:"Thank you, Bob. Ill leave it at that. Thank you."Its about time to watch on your time. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for TMJ4 on your device.Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more.Report a typo or error