MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – Those who knew Bob Uecker said he was larger than life. With the completion of an 80-foot by 100-foot mural with his face on it, it proves exactly that.

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A tailgate-themed celebration on Tuesday, June 30, marked the completion of “Mr. Baseball,” by Mauricio Ramirez. The mural depicts Bob Uecker in his renowned role as play-by-play announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers – a position held by Uecker for 54 seasons.

“I’ve painted all over the country for the past 10-15 years and I have to say Milwaukee is my favorite city to paint in,” Ramirez said before he signed his completed work.

The party outside of the Wintrust building on Jackson St. in downtown Milwaukee included remarks from Mayor Cavalier Johnson, mural sponsors, Mauricio Ramirez, and representatives from the Milwaukee Brewers. Members of the Uecker family were also in attendance.

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“His voice, his humor, his heart, all those things became a part of us, they all became a part of Milwaukee,” Johnson said.

As part of the program, Brewers Manager Pat Murphy and Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich shared memories of Mr. Baseball.

“Something Bob would probably get a good laugh at is that his face is blown up on a giant building in downtown Milwaukee,” Yelich said. “Mauricio did him justice, it looks amazing, it was really cool to be part of today.”

“People all over the country know him and he’s a national figure, but he’s ours,” Murphy said.

The first 500 guests of legal drinking age were able to enjoy a can of Miller Lite for a celebratory toast. 500 brats were also distributed.

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