Bob Uecker "never took himself seriously" and that is what endeared him to Brewers fans and made him a Milwaukee treasure.
The late Bob Uecker's reach extends well beyond Milwaukee Brewers radio broadcasts. Let's run down his pop-culture appearances and famous one-liners.
Uecker left us with so many smiles that I wanted to pay tribute to his amazing baseball life with this collection of fun facts.
I had two,” he often joked. “I got an intentional walk from Sandy Koufax and I got out of a rundown against the Mets.” Get up, get outta here, get a day named after you! Governor declares Sept. 25 ‘Bob Uecker Day’ After his baseball career ...
Bob Uecker passed away Thursday, January 16. Here are his best quotes from his time as the Milwaukee Brewers play-by-play man.
Bob Uecker had an estimated net worth in the millions thanks to a 50-year career as an announcer and stints in movies and TV.
To refer to Bob Uecker simply as the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers would tell only a fraction of his impact. He was also its heart and soul.
The baseball world lost one of its most iconic stars Thursday morning when the Milwaukee Brewers announced the death of Bob Uecker.
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.
He has said he was worried his home run off Sandy Koufax might keep Koufax out of ... In many ways I think he's the funniest man I've ever met:' Bob Uecker and Johnny Carson Hirt gave a ...
Bob Uecker, a Milwaukee fixture nicknamed "Mr ... to hit a home run off legendary Hall of Fame Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax during the 1965 season as well as Fergie Jenkins and Gaylord Perry ...
Bob Uecker, who parlayed a forgettable playing career into a punch line for movie and TV appearances as "Mr. Baseball" and a Hall of Fame broadcasting tenure, has died. He was 90.