Bob Uecker's death has prompted all kinds of memories from his baseball, broadcasting and acting career to resurface.
Most will remember Bob Eucker as longtime voice of the Milwaukee Brewers. I will remember him for his appearances on Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.
Not only was Bob Uecker, or “Ueck,” talented enough to be enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York for his broadcasting, he possessed the rare gift of being able to make millions of people laugh.
Baseball has seen plenty of characters, but surely the all-time leader in laughs above replacement has to be the unparalleled Bob Uecker. Dubbed “Mr. Baseball” by none other than the King of Late Night,
Uecker, who died Jan. 16 at the age of 90, was a career .200 hitter across six seasons in Major League Baseball. He ultimately embraced his own ineptitude, often mocking himself for his lack of ability on the diamond.
As a tribute to Uecker's 54 years as the voice of the Brewers, admission to this special screening will be $5.40.
Bob Uecker, the legendary radio voice of the Brewers who had called their games since 1971 and was nicknamed “Mr. Baseball,” died on Thursday, the team announced.
Uecker left us with so many smiles that I wanted to pay tribute to his amazing baseball life with this collection of fun facts.
Bob Uecker has died. Although best known for his legendary stint as the play-by-play radio announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers—a job he held for 54 years, continuing into the 2024 season—Uecker was also a sort of sports-based renaissance man.
The City of Janesville is honoring the iconic beloved voice of the Milwaukee Brewers Bob Uecker. The city has declared (Tuesday) January 21st, 2025 Bob Uecker Day. The former backup catcher known as “
January 16th, 2025 by Jake Cain The baseball world is mourning the loss of Bob Uecker, a man whose wit and humor transcended his on-field career, making him a beloved figure in both the sports and entertainment industries.