The Milwaukee Brewers are in the World Series for the first time in 44 years, and the family of the franchise’s late, legendary broadcaster sent them a heartfelt message Wednesday.

“Some moments are worth waiting for. Generations of Brewers fans have held hope in their hearts, season after season, that someday this city would have its chance at another championship,” the family of Bob Uecker wrote in a statement released by the Brewers and published by Fox6 News Milwaukee .

Uecker, who passed away in 2025, was the voice of the Brewers from 1971-2024. He was on the mic in 1982 when the Brewers defeated the then California Angels to reach their first World Series.

“Milwaukee, you have a World Series!” Uecker screamed after the final out.

The Brewers won 103 games this season, the most in the majors, and swept the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series.

They host the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 on Friday night.

Milwaukee lost in seven games to…