Al Yellon created Bleed Cubbie Blue and has been its managing editor since 2005. He's also written three books about the Cubs, the latest is "Chicago Cubs Firsts."
The baseball world has lost a great broadcaster and friend today:
We are heartbroken to announce that Brewers icon & Baseball Hall of Famer Bob Uecker passed away today at the age of 90 pic.twitter.com/EJRBC8Cjj4
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) January 16, 2025
Bob Uecker, a Milwaukee native, had been broadcasting Brewers games for 54 seasons, almost the entire time the Brewers have been a team.