Brewers fans celebrate Bob Uecker mural completion
Brewers fans celebrate Bob Uecker mural completion
Brewers fans celebrate Bob Uecker mural completionGabriella Hartlaub, Milwaukee Journal SentinelTue, Jun 30, 2026·2 min read
It’s a uniquely Wisconsin scene: a large group standing in a parking lot, making a communal toast as several costumed sausage mascots look on.
But to celebrate Bob Uecker, “Mr. Baseball”, there is no celebration more fitting.
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Milwaukee Brewers fans gathered downtown to celebrate the completion of 80-foot-by-100-foot Bob Uecker mural, which now covers the north facade of the Wintrust Financial Center. The mural was painted by artist Mauricio Ramirez, who also painted the Giannis Antetokounmpo mural on Wisconsin Avenue.
Fans attend a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)Steven Allen, left, lifts his Miller Lite beer as celebratory toast during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)500 cans of Miller Lite are distributed for celebratory toast during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)Ryan Montgomery, right, receives a complementary can of Miller Lite for celebratory toast during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)DJ James Jaxin plays music for the crowd during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)Artist Mauricio Ramirez, left, makes remarks during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)The Brewers Barrelman mascot along with the Famous Racing Sausages are seen at a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)From left, Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Lane Grindle, Brewers manager Pat Murphy, Brewers player Christian Yelich, artist Mauricio Ramirez, CEO of Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 Matt Dorner, and Brewers general manager Matt Arnold take a photo during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy and Brewers player Christian Yelich, answers questions from the media during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)Artist Mauricio Ramirez sings his name on a wall during a celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)From left, artist Mauricio Ramirez, CEO of Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 Matt Dorner, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson participate in a celebratory toast marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)From left, Brewers manager Pat Murphy, Brewers player Christian Yelich, Brewers President of Business Operations Rick Schlesinger, and Brewers general manager Matt Arnold participate in a celebratory toast marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)From left, Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Lane Grindle, Brewers manager Pat Murphy, Brewers player Christian Yelich, Brewers President of Business Operations Rick Schlesinger, and Brewers general manager Matt Arnold participate in a panel discussion during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)Santa Consiglio, right, receives a complementary can of Miller Lite for celebratory toast during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson makes remarks during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)CEO of Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 Matt Dorner makes remarks during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy participates in a panel discussion during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)Brewers President of Business Operations Rick Schlesinger participates in a panel discussion during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)Milwaukee Brewers general manager Matt Arnold participates in a panel discussion during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)Milwaukee Brewers player Christian Yelich participates in a panel discussion during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)The family of Bob Uecker are seen during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy and Brewers player Christian Yelich participate in a panel discussion during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)1 / 23
Tailgate party celebrates Bob Uecker mural in Milwaukee
Fans attend a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Tailgate party celebrates Bob Uecker mural in Milwaukee
Steven Allen, left, lifts his Miller Lite beer as celebratory toast during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Tailgate party celebrates Bob Uecker mural in Milwaukee
500 cans of Miller Lite are distributed for celebratory toast during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Tailgate party celebrates Bob Uecker mural in Milwaukee
Ryan Montgomery, right, receives a complementary can of Miller Lite for celebratory toast during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Tailgate party celebrates Bob Uecker mural in Milwaukee
DJ James Jaxin plays music for the crowd during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Tailgate party celebrates Bob Uecker mural in Milwaukee
Artist Mauricio Ramirez, left, makes remarks during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Tailgate party celebrates Bob Uecker mural in Milwaukee
The Brewers Barrelman mascot along with the Famous Racing Sausages are seen at a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Tailgate party celebrates Bob Uecker mural in Milwaukee
From left, Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Lane Grindle, Brewers manager Pat Murphy, Brewers player Christian Yelich, artist Mauricio Ramirez, CEO of Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 Matt Dorner, and Brewers general manager Matt Arnold take a photo during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Tailgate party celebrates Bob Uecker mural in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy and Brewers player Christian Yelich, answers questions from the media during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Tailgate party celebrates Bob Uecker mural in Milwaukee
Artist Mauricio Ramirez sings his name on a wall during a celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Tailgate party celebrates Bob Uecker mural in Milwaukee
From left, artist Mauricio Ramirez, CEO of Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 Matt Dorner, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson participate in a celebratory toast marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Tailgate party celebrates Bob Uecker mural in Milwaukee
From left, Brewers manager Pat Murphy, Brewers player Christian Yelich, Brewers President of Business Operations Rick Schlesinger, and Brewers general manager Matt Arnold participate in a celebratory toast marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Tailgate party celebrates Bob Uecker mural in Milwaukee
From left, Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Lane Grindle, Brewers manager Pat Murphy, Brewers player Christian Yelich, Brewers President of Business Operations Rick Schlesinger, and Brewers general manager Matt Arnold participate in a panel discussion during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Tailgate party celebrates Bob Uecker mural in Milwaukee
Santa Consiglio, right, receives a complementary can of Miller Lite for celebratory toast during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Tailgate party celebrates Bob Uecker mural in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson makes remarks during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Tailgate party celebrates Bob Uecker mural in Milwaukee
CEO of Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 Matt Dorner makes remarks during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Tailgate party celebrates Bob Uecker mural in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy participates in a panel discussion during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Tailgate party celebrates Bob Uecker mural in Milwaukee
Brewers President of Business Operations Rick Schlesinger participates in a panel discussion during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Tailgate party celebrates Bob Uecker mural in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers general manager Matt Arnold participates in a panel discussion during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Tailgate party celebrates Bob Uecker mural in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers player Christian Yelich participates in a panel discussion during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Tailgate party celebrates Bob Uecker mural in Milwaukee
The family of Bob Uecker are seen during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Tailgate party celebrates Bob Uecker mural in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy and Brewers player Christian Yelich participate in a panel discussion during a tailgate-themed celebration marking the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” a new 80-by-100-foot mural by artist Mauricio Ramirez depicting longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 2026. (Jovanny Hernandez, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
The event, hosted by Milwaukee Downtown Bid #21, was billed as a “tailgate-themed” celebration. The first 500 guests over the age of 21 received a free can of Miller Lite.
Mayor Cavalier Johnson spoke at the event.
“Bob reminded us that baseball is about more than just about wins and losses, it's about family, it’s about community, it’s about tailgating, it’s about drinking a Miller Lite, eating a Usinger brat, and celebrating memories that last a lifetime,” Johnson said.
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Brewers President of Business Operations Rick Schesinger, President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Matt Arnold, Manager Pat Murphy and team captain Christian Yelich attended and spoke on their personal experience with Uecker.
Yelich spoke about how Uecker was “at his best” when a player was having a rough time with his game.
“He always had players' backs,” Yelich said. “When guys were struggling, he’d always come around, tell you he had your back, crack a joke."
Murphy talked about the importance of keeping Uecker's legacy alive for future Brewers’ fans.
“It’s what it’s all about. It’s a legacy,” he said.
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Other notable attendees included members of the Uecker family, Judy Uecker, Bob Uecker Jr., and Sue Uecker. The family prepared a statement which thanked Ramirez for his “thoughtfulness and attention to detail in creating this incredible piece of artwork. Ueck would be humbled and so proud of what you accomplished here.”
Ramirez spoke about the process of painting the mural, and how he loves the city of Milwaukee.
“For me to be a part of this makes my heart full of joy,” he said.
He added that he felt a special connection with Uecker through the completion of the mural.
“It’s an honor to have this relationship with Bob Uecker through this mural,” he said.
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Uecker’s broadcast partner Lane Grindle closed out the remarks, after which Ramirez signed the mural and fans were treated to free brats. As fans clamored to take photos with Yelich and Murphy before they left, Bob Uecker loomed large over the gathering, a smile on his face.
“We always said that Bob was larger than life, and now he literally is,” Grindle said.