Reaction to the passing of Bob Uecker will come from around Wisconsin ... Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves during his six-year career. Known as a defensive catcher, he finished with ...
Uecker, who died Thursday at 90, used to sit in the bullpen at Connie Mack Stadium and deliver play-by-play commentary into a beer cup.
Bob Uecker's death has prompted all kinds of memories from his baseball, broadcasting and acting career to resurface.
The beloved voice of the Milwaukee Brewers starred in 'Mr. Belvedere' and 'Major League,' and was delightfully self-deprecating on 'The Tonight Show' and in beer ads.
Legendary MLB broadcaster and former Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves catcher Bob Uecker has died at the age of 90. We are saddened to learn of the passing of Bob Uecker, a legendary ambassador for our game.
Bob Uecker didn't have to stretch much to play quick-witted broadcaster Harry Doyle in the movie "Major League." Milwaukee Brewers fans happily listened to that act for more than 50 years.
Uecker was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame and given the Ford C. Frick Award in 2003. Uecker earned the nickname “Mr. Baseball” by Johnny Carson whose “Tonight Show” Uecker appeared on more than 100 times, not as an announcer but as a comedian.
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
The former Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster died at the age of 90 almost two years after he was diagnosed with cancer.
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Spend a few minutes on the Internet to watch Bob Uecker’s 2003 Hall of Fame induction speech. Not sure if we’ve eulogized Uecker in the proper, broadest light and brightest light. He was a national treasure,