On Wednesday night, the Miller High Life Theater in Milwaukee hosted a special, invitation-only celebration of the late Bob Uecker. Minnesota Twins TV play-by-play announcer Cory Provus was thrilled to receive an invite and was determined to attend the event, despite the Twins having a game against the Chicago White Sox on the same night.
Provus announced on X that he would be missing the game, stating, “As you likely have noticed over the years, Bob Uecker had a resounding impact on my life. Tonight, the Brewers are hosting a very special private event honoring his life & legacy, and I was generously invited.”
FYI. I won’t be in the booth for today’s game in Chicago. As you likely have noticed over the years, Bob Uecker had a resounding impact on my life. Tonight, the Brewers are hosting a very special private event honoring his life & legacy, and I was generously invited.
— Cory Provus (@CoryProvus) April 2, 2025
Initially, Provus hoped to fulfill both commitments of doing the game and attending the event in Milwaukee, which is only about 90 miles from Chicago, but a lengthy rain delay made that impossible. He expressed his gratitude towards Kris Atteberry for stepping in for the telecast, stating, “Thanks to my bud Kris Atteberry for sliding over for today’s telecast on Twins TV. I’ll be back for the home opener tomorrow.”
I was hoping to make both events work, but today’s rain made that impossible. Thanks to my bud Kris Atteberry for sliding over for today’s telecast on Twins TV. I’ll be back for the home opener tomorrow. #WinTwins #Ueck
— Cory Provus (@CoryProvus) April 2, 2025
Provus, who spent three seasons announcing Brewers games alongside Uecker from 2009 to 2011, noted that Uecker’s passing on January 16 at age 90 has resulted in a wave of tributes throughout the sports world. He participated in this outpouring of love during the Twins’ season-opening series against the St. Louis Cardinals, mimicking Uecker’s iconic home run call following a Willi Castro home run: “Castro in the air to right. Hey, get up, get up! Get outta here! Gone!”
Willi Castro – Home Run (1)💥#MNTwins pic.twitter.com/CQIkQOolPX
— Talkin’ Twins (@TalkinTwins) March 30, 2025
Looking ahead to the celebration, Provus shared his excitement with StarTribune.com: “It means a lot for me to be there. I’d imagine all the people that were heavily involved with his life in some way are going to be there. It’s going to be just an amazing night to get together, share stories, laugh, cry, and remember this incredible figure in all of our lives.” Two other MLB broadcasters who once worked with Uecker, Joe Block of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Pat Hughes of the Chicago Cubs, were also scheduled to attend the celebration.
