Fans Launch Petition To Replace Joe Buck With Bob Uecker For World Series Broadcasts

by Pablo MenaOctober 24, 2016, 6:15 pmNews >

In the wake of Chicago’s 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series Saturday night, Cubs fans have rejoiced in witnessing the franchise reach its first World Series since 1945.

Fans Launch Petition To Replace Joe Buck With Bob Uecker For World Series Broadcasts

Given this historic milestone, Cubs fans are calling for a very special guest broadcaster during the World Series.

A petition created by Tab Bamford on Change.org– and that has more than 5,000 signatures– calls for Joe Buck to be replaced by Bob Uecker for the broadcasts.

The petition states: “Bob Uecker is Bob Uecker – a national treasure. And his portrayal of an Indians broadcaster in the movie “Major League” is all-time great.
Replacing Joe Buck with Uecker would put one of the truly great entertainers in the game on its biggest stage.”

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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel issued a statement Saturday night celebrating the pennant win. He says: “The fun continues in Cleveland on Tuesday night.”

Several celebrities whoa are Cubs fans also posted messages and photos on social media.

Comedian and actor Bob Newhart posted a photo of himself, his grandchildren and the “W” flag they made for him.

Actor John Cusack posted two words last night along with a photo of the team celebrating at Wrigley Field. As he put it: “It’s. Done.”

New Girl actor and Evanston native Jake Johnson tweeted, “They did it!!!!! #FlyTheW @Cubs.”

Even Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s reaction was shared. Clinton’s press secretary Nick Merrill tweeted a photo of Clinton looking at her phone totally shocked when she learned the Cubs were headed to the World Series.

“That look when you cap off a day on the trail by watching the @Cubs cement their trip to the #WorldSeries. #FlyTheW.”

Game 1 of the World Series is set for Tuesday at Cleveland’s Progressive Field, where the Indians will host the Cubs.

MILWAUKEE, WI – AUGUST 15: Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Announcer Bob Uecker before their game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Miller Field on August 15, 2015 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Brewers defeated the Phillies 4-2. (Photo by John Konstantaras/Getty Images)