Willy Adames
Bob Uecker’s Demise Was ‘Powerful’
… Emotional Interview
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Former Milwaukee Brewer Willy Adames confronted off in opposition to his outdated squad for the primary time since legendary broadcaster Bob Uecker‘s demise on Friday … and after the sport, he opened up on simply how a lot the loss affected him.
The shortstop spoke with the media following the Giants’ 9-2 win at Spring Coaching … and he was clearly emotional speaking in regards to the commentator.
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Adames mentioned he hoped to attend Uecker’s funeral … however wasn’t capable of as his household elected to maintain it personal.
“He was the energy and spirit in Milwaukee,” he mentioned. “And I only played there for four years, but it felt like I played there for like 15 years. The way he made everyone feel was something special.”
A reporter requested him if he was prepared to share his dialog with Bob following the Brewers’ surprising exit from the Wild Card spherical. Whereas he selected to maintain the specifics of the discuss between them, he mentioned it was a deep one.
“He said two words and I was already crying,” Adames mentioned. “It was very tough, emotional for sure. It was kind of like saying goodbye.”
Uecker handed away again in January. Earlier than changing into a play-by-play announcer for the Brewers after his skilled baseball profession.
He known as Brewers video games for 50 years … and was named Wisconsin Sportscaster of the Yr 5 occasions.
