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Brewers honor Bob Uecker during World Series cancer tribute
During Game 4 of the World Series at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, the Brewers honored Bob Uecker during a cancer tribute.
At the end of the fifth inning, players, coaches and fans held signs naming people affected by cancer.
The Brewers wrote “Ueck,” Uecker’s nickname, on their signs.
Uecker was the voice of the Brewers for more than half a century and died in January 2025 after living with small cell lung cancer.
The annual Stand Up To Cancer moment recognizes people affected by the disease and supports patients, survivors and their families.
The tribute showed support for Uecker and others affected by cancer during a World Series game that could have brought Milwaukee its first title.
The Milwaukee Brewers honored late broadcaster Bob Uecker during a Stand Up To Cancer tribute at Game 4 of the World Series.
At the end of the fifth inning, players, coaches and fans held signs naming loved ones affected by cancer.
Brewers players, including captain Christian Yelich, held signs reading “Ueck.”
Uecker died in January 2025 after a private battle with small cell lung cancer.
- Who
- The Milwaukee Brewers honored Bob Uecker, and players, coaches and fans took part in the tribute.
- What
- They held Stand Up To Cancer signs bearing the name “Ueck.
- When
- Oct. 27, 2026, at the end of the fifth inning of Game 4.
- Where
- Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.
- Why
- The annual Stand Up To Cancer moment recognizes people affected by cancer and supports patients, survivors and their families.
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Uecker began a private battle with small cell lung cancer.
Uecker died.
The Brewers honored Uecker during the Stand Up To Cancer moment at Game 4 of the World Series.
- Game
- Game 4 of the 2026 World Series
- Inning
- End of the fifth inning
- Venue
- Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
- Tribute sign
- Ueck
- Uecker's death
- January 2025
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recognize those impacted by the disease and show support for patients, survivors and their families