Uecker, a baseball icon, television and movie funnyman and Hall of Fame Milwaukee Brewers radio announcer, died Thursday at the age of 90.
Whether you know him from his broadcasting work in Major League Baseball, through his appearances back in the day on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, as a television actor, for his role in Miller Lite commercials or as Harry Doyle from the movie Major League,
Bob Uecker parlayed a forgettable baseball career into comedic gold.
Judy and Uecker remained close. She was with Uecker when he celebrated with the Brewers last season at American Family Field and in his final days, as one of his "Mr. Belvedere" co-stars mentioned in a social media post when she visited Uecker in recent weeks in Wisconsin.
(AP Photo/Steve Megargee) Milwaukee Brewers radio announcer Bob Uecker tips his cap before a baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Miami Marlins,, July 28, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash) Milwaukee Brewers’ owner Mark Attanasio ...
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.”
Bob Uecker was a Milwaukeean through and through ... and it was Carson who gave Uecker the oft-used nickname “Mr. Baseball.” In the late ‘80s, Uecker had a starring role on the television ...
Others recognized the legend at Marcus Theatres. They are showing the classic movie "Major League," in the film, Uecker plays broadcaster Harry Doyle. "I went on the first day on Friday to see it, you know, because I love Bob Uecker," said Margaret Roushar, who saw the film.
Bob Uecker's family said their final goodbyes to Mr.Baseball. A private ceremony was held on Friday, Jan. 24. It comes just about a week after the voice of Brewers baseball died
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WBAY) - A family memorial and burial was held Friday for baseball icon Bob Uecker. Uecker, 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, died last week. He was 90.
For those of us who watched, worked or played at Braves Field in the 1950s and early ’60s, Uecker’s passing brought back fond memories of a time when baseball was the prominent summer pastime.” | Opin
Bob Uecker as a Milwaukee Brave in 1963 ... It was Carson, who himself didn't know much about baseball, who gave Uecker the nickname "Mr. Baseball." Former NBC president Dick Ebersol relayed in an MLB Network special about Uecker that Carson once told ...