Team founder Bud Selig and Hall of Fame radio voice Bob Uecker formed inseparable bond, becoming godfathers of Brewers baseball.

Bud Selig recalled how Bob Uecker, a friend for more than 50 years, could leave people "feeling a little better."

Former Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig pays respect to Bob Uecker following the baseball legend's passing

Former MLB Commissioner Bud Selig leads tributes to his "dear lifelong friend" as sports world celebrates Uecker's lasting impact

A version of this story originally ran on April 25, 2014. Bob Uecker passed away on Thursday at 90. MILWAUKEE -- When the Brewers first proposed another Bob Uecker statue at Miller Park, he rejected the idea. "I was under the impression that they wanted me to work up there," Uecker deadpanned.

He was an announcer and media celebrity, but Bob Uecker might have gained more notoriety than anything else as a beer pitchman in Miller Lite commercials.

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Brewers team principal owner Mark Attanasio said there are plans in the works for ways to honor Bob Uecker, including a big celebration in summer.

For much of his time owning the New York Yankees, George Steinbrenner got what he wanted. Unfortunately for The Boss, Bob Uecker wasn’t for sale. On Wednesday, Yankees TV announcer Michael Kay revealed that Steinbrenner tried luring Uecker away from Milwaukee “a few times” on his self-titled mid-day show on ESPN New York.

To refer to Bob Uecker simply as the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers would tell only a fraction of his impact. He was also its heart and soul.

LEGENDARY BREWERS BROADCASTER BOB UECKER WAS LAID TO REST TODAY ... Deep friendships with Commissioner Selig, and his family, and Mark Attanasio, and his family, were the foundation.

BREAK. CALL NOW FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE. TONIGHT WE ARE HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE LATE BREWERS BROADCAST LEGEND BOB UECKER. MR. BASEBALL WOULD HAVE TURNED 91 TODAY FROM THE GROWING ...