ilwaukee games even as he became a national celebrity from his appearances in movies, television sitcoms and beer commercials made him as synonymous with the Brewers as anyone who has actually played for the team.

There are two statues of Uecker at American Family Field - one outside the stadium and one in the back row of an upper level to pay tribute to the Miller Lite commercial in which Uecker says,  Must be in the front row! 

Fans placed plenty of Miller Lite beer cans at Uecker's feet on the statue outside the stadium before Friday's game. Former Brewers slugger and 2011 NL MVP Ryan Braun shouted,  Let's do it for Ueck!  while firing up the crowd just before the start of the game.