Posted on 01/16/2025 9:55:36 AM PST by V_TWIN
MILWAUKEE -- Bob 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, has died. He was 90.
The team announced Uecker died Thursday morning, calling it "one of the most difficult days in Milwaukee Brewers history." In a statement released by the club, Uecker's family said he had battled small cell lung cancer since early 2023.
"Even in the face of this challenge, his enthusiasm for life was always present, never allowing his spirit to falter," the family said.
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RIP Bob Uecker.
Now you will really find out if “He missed the Tag!”
A guy that knew how to enjoy fun and amusing fans.
The “Boys of Summer” are almost gone. RIP, Bob.
Rip
Bob is now in the front row!!! ❤️
Watch his HOF speech. Hysterical!
I liked Harry Kalas best, but Harry was not a comedian. Kalas could bring excitement announcing a church picnic, though.
What a character! RIP.
Harry Doyle: One hit, that’s all we got? One g______ hit?
Assistant: You can’t say g______ on the air.
Harry Doyle: Don’t worry, nobody is listening anyway.
Quick move to first. He got him!
Hayes is picked off.
Well, so much for that.
Personally, I think we got hosed on that call.
I remember waving to him after a game in the late 70s or early 80s. He waved back from the broadcast booth. RIP Bob.
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