In a St. Louis Baseball Writers' Association panel discussion in 2014, Uecker said the experience left a lasting impression on him.
Bob Uecker was always up for a good time. Never mind if it would get him in a bit of trouble. The tuba incident from 1964 was just another example. Over 60 years ago, Uecker made headlines not for what he did at the plate during the 1964 World Series while with the St.
Beloved broadcaster spent 1964-65 with St. Louis Cardinals as a key contributor for a championship, for laughs if not hits.
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.
The baseball community shares their condolences following the news of broadcast legend Bob Uecker's passing at the age of 90.
Bob Uecker, the iconic Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster who was fondly known as "Mr. Baseball" and morphed into acting in later years, has died.
Legendary Milwaukee Brewers play-by-play announcer Bob Uecker died at the age of 90 on Thursday, and the tributes to his iconic career have already come pouring in. Everyone from the Brewers to Major League Baseball to J.
Bob Uecker, the Hall of Fame baseball broadcaster with a quick wit and an unending love of the game, died Thursday. He was 90. Uecker had been battling small cell lung cancer since 2023, his family told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Uecker's family released a statement through the club revealing Uecker battled small cell lung cancer since early 2023. "Saying goodbye to Bob shakes us all," the Brewers said in
Bob Uecker passed away Thursday, January 16. Here are his best quotes from his time as the Milwaukee Brewers play-by-play man.
Legendary baseball announcer Bob Uecker has died. He played minor league ball in Evansville, all while cracking jokes and getting a speeding ticket.