The Voice of the Brewers Lives On | Milwaukee Brewers News

0:00It's September 13th. This is Milwaukee Brewers News Today, driven by AI, your team, nonstop. A new documentary is dropping, OEC, and it's giving us an up-close look at the legendary Bob OECker. We're talking about a guy who spent six years in the majors, even snagged a world series ring back in 64, and became a regular on Johnny, Carson's show. Plus, who could forget his iconic role in the movie some major league? But for over 50 years, he was the voice of the Brewers, and this film captures that legacy. The documentary doesn't just rely on old footage. It includes new scenes from Ucker's final years. Picture this. A 90-year-old UECker rolling up in his Corvette, sharing laughs with players in the broadcast booth and having a quiet moment with Christian Yell. Itch. It gets real when UECker shares his diagnosis with Yellich, showing us the man behind the microphone, not just the baseball personality. We see OECker's final broadcast after the Brewers were eliminated from the playoffs.

1:02He signs off with, that one had some sting on it, and the camera stays on him as the stadium empties and the other team celebrates. It's a quiet, poignant moment, especially knowing it was his last call. Christian Yell, itch, even talks about how, in hindsight, he knew it was the end. What makes this film so powerful is seeing UECker in his final years, dealing with health issues. It comes straight from radiation therapy, sometimes needing help to get out of his car, but he still put on the headset and called a great game. It shows incredible strength and his deep love for baseball and the Brewers. Despite all his success in baseball, TV, and movies, UECker's priority was always the game. He said, all that of the stuff's fun, but I want to come back here and do baseball. The documentary makes it clear that his impact goes beyond his career. He was a friend to everyone, building a community in Milwaukee that will last.