‘This is our moment’: Bob Uecker’s family shares message ahead of World Series kickoff

The family of Milwaukee Brewers and broadcasting legend Bob Uecker released a statement Wednesday, expressing their excitement and pride just days before the team is set to make its first appearance in the World Series in more than four decades.Some moments are worth waiting for. Generations of Brewers fans have held hope in their hearts, season after season, that someday this city would have its chance at another championship, Uecker's family said. That day has come. The Brew Crew will face off against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday in the best-of-seven series to become world champions in what will also be their first appearance in the annual championship series since 1982.And with it, a truth weve always known is finally getting its due: Milwaukee is special. Its people are special. Our team is special, Ueckers family said.In the statement, Ueckers family added that theyre filled with pride, but also longing and wishing that Bob was here to share this special moment.RELATED: Brewers fa