The tributes are pouring in for Bob Uecker, “Mr. Baseball,” the Milwaukee Brewers’ longtime radio announcer, who died Thursday at age 90. And the words used to describe him depict a man who was cherished by family, friends and fans alike.
Bob Uecker passed away Thursday, January 16. Here are his best quotes from his time as the Milwaukee Brewers play-by-play man.
Longtime MLB announcer Bob Uecker died Thursday morning at age 90. A former catcher, Uecker called Milwaukee Brewers games on the radio for 54 years. Some fans may know "Mr. Baseball" better for his renowned role in the Major League movies.
Johnny Carson had no idea. When the late host of “The Tonight Show” first dubbed Bob Uecker — who died Thursday at the age of 90 — “Mr. Baseball,” Carson did not know whether Uecker actually played baseball.
Bob Uecker, the beloved voice of baseball and a larger-than-life figure in the sports world, has passed away at the age of 90. The post Bob Uecker's Heartbreaking Final Words In Brewers' NLWS Loss Haunts MLB Fans appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Bob Uecker, a commentator who earned the nickname "Mr. Baseball" over more than a half-century of calling games for the Milwaukee Brewers, has died. The former baseball player and actor was 90 years old.
Bob Uecker, known throughout the United States as “Mr. Baseball” died January 16 at the age of 90. Ten years ago, the then-Archbishop of Milwaukee Jerome E. Listecki – who retired last year – said Uecker used “self-effacing humor to bring appreciation and joy to those who share a love for the game he so well represents.”
The former backup catcher, whose ability to laugh at himself made him a beloved radio announcer and launched a successful acting career, died Thursday.
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.
Let baseball's superstars proclaim their greatness; Bob Uecker proclaimed his lack of greatness with equal pride and fervor.
Dirt for Friday Jan. 17, 2025 Uecker, a .200 lifetime hitter, batted 1.000 in the hearts of fans … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,176 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Back in the days when I was working for a newspaper in Ohio I had the opportunity to have