Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker " Mr ... "I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for $3,000.

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.

Bob Uecker, Andre the Giant and WWE's Wrestlemania. ... He signed with the Milwaukee Braves in 1956 after serving in the Army and made his Major League debut with the club in 1962.

Bob Uecker, a legendary baseball ... He famously signed his first contract with the Brewers’ organization in 2021 in order to be covered for health insurance, according to MLB.com.

Bob Uecker celebrates after the Brewers won the NL Central Division on Sept. 18, ... Uecker signed his first professional contract with the Milwaukee Braves in 1956 and reached the majors in 1962.