A Walworth County native is helping to tell the story of a Milwaukee Brewer icon.
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“Ueck,” which was co-produced by Walworth County native Barry Poltermann, focuses on Bob Uecker’s final years as an announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers.
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In addition to his baseball career, “Ueck” also includes Bob Uecker’s hobbies, such as fishing.
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“Ueck” includes interviews with several people who knew Bob Uecker, including his wife Judy Uecker.
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