Bob Uecker’s Hall of Fame broadcasting career began only after the Milwaukee Brewers initially hired him as a scout.

"Thank you for showing up today to say "so long" to our Bob. We will surely share a laugh, and maybe shed a tear, while we honor him in the most fitting of ways … at the place he loved so much, surrounded by the people he loved even more.

Bob Uecker, the Brewers' beloved broadcaster, was honored in his hometown of Milwaukee with an hour-long pregame program in front of a sellout crowd.

Brewers honor Bob Uecker with touching pregame ceremony as the team joins his family on the mound before the Giants-Brewers game.

The Milwaukee Brewers honored legendary broadcaster Bob Uecker on Sunday with an emotional celebration of life, paying tribute to his 55 years as the voice of the Brewers.

The Brewers honored Uecker with a celebration of life tribute prior to the Brewers-Giants game Aug. 24. The ceremony was hosted by fellow Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Costas, who worked with Uecker on national NBC telecasts.

The Milwaukee Brewers are auctioning off their game-worn "Ueck" jerseys from yesterday's Bob Uecker Celebration of Life game. All of the proceeds go to charity and the auctions run through September 8.

The Milwaukee Brewers held a celebration of life for Bob Uecker on Sunday at American Family Field. A former journeyman catcher in the major leagues, Uecker became one of the best-known personalities in the sport as the Brewers' play-by-play broadcaster for 54 years before passing away at age 90 in January.

By Zoie Henry Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WISN) — Thousands of fans gathered at American Family Field on Sunday for early access to the ballpark, eager to say goodbye to Bob Uecker,