CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - A Chippewa County man is using his backyard to pay tribute to a sports broadcasting legend.

A Chippewa Falls man is honoring former Milwaukee Brewers announcer Bob Uecker with a unique art tribute this summer.

Bob Uecker's memory was honored in a number of ways Saturday, with Vinny Capra's three-run, walk-off homer against Reds providing a perfect capper.

Bob Uecker was known for his outstanding sense of humor that came to the forefront in movies like “Major League” and “Major League 2” along with his appearances on the Tonight Show and the ...

“Bob was the genuine item: always the funniest person in any room he was in, and always an outstanding ambassador for our national pastime,” baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement.

Today, we say goodbye to our beloved friend, Bob Uecker. Ueck was the light of the Brewers, the soundtrack of our summers, the laughter in our hearts, and his passing is a profound loss.

“While this onetime backup catcher was known for his self-deprecating style, Bob Uecker was one of the game’s most beloved figures throughout his 70-year career in baseball," Commissioner Rob Manfred ...

Bob Uecker, known throughout the United States as “Mr. Baseball” died January 16 at the age of 90. Ten years ago, the then-Archbishop of Milwaukee Jerome E. Listecki – who retired last year ...

“Bob was the genuine item: always the funniest person in any room he was in, and always an outstanding ambassador for our National Pastime,” MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement.

MILWAUKEE — Bob Uecker, who parlayed a forgettable playing career into a punch line for movie and TV appearances as “Mr. Baseball” and a Hall of Fame broadcasting tenure, has died. He was 90.

FILE - Milwaukee Brewers radio announcer Bob Uecker tips his cap before a baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Miami Marlins,, July 28, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash) ...