Gary Monreal, chairperson for the Lombardi Foundation Golf Classic, said Uecker's support for cancer research began decades before he was diagnosed with the disease himself.

A giant banner saying, "We'll miss you, Bob," was placed in front of the Brewers team store at the ballpark for fans to sign and write a message for "Mr. Baseball." ...

Only a handful of family and friends knew the Brewers' last game of the 2024 season was likely Uecker's last game, too.