Uecker, a baseball icon, television and movie funnyman and Hall of Fame Milwaukee Brewers radio announcer, died Thursday at the age of 90.
Bob Uecker, the voice of the team on the airwaves for 54 years, a Baseball Hall of Famer and local, statewide and national icon, died Thursday.
The legendary voice of the organization died Thursday at the age of 90, ending a legendary career for a man who became the face of the franchise.
Celebrate the life and legend of Bob Uecker with this new commemorative book from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Most people hope when they die, friends, family and other loved ones will leave flowers at their graves or memorials. We do things a little differently back home.
I want to take a few minutes to tell you about my good friend, Bob Uecker. I should preface these remarks by noting that my personal interactions with Bob were very, very limited, and he likely did not remember any of them. But that does not matter, because he and I spent countless hours together…just apart.
Paul Skenes, Elly De La Cruz and Gunnar Henderson will grace the cover of "MLB The Show 25," marking the first time three athletes received the honor, the game's producers announced Tuesday.
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 was the light of the Milwaukee Brewers, the soundtrack of their summers, the laughter in their hearts, and his passing is a profound loss.
In honor of Uecker’s 54 years as the voice of the Brewers, tickets were only $5.40, with a portion donated to the Milwaukee Brewers Foundation.
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) — The family of Bob Uecker has released a “statement of gratitude” after holding a private service for the late Brewers announcer. The statement was released on Friday via the Brewers website; the same day the family held a private service for the 90-year-old former ballplayer turned entertainer and beloved radio voice.
Fans of the beloved baseball film "Major League" gathered to honor the late Bob Uecker, who played the iconic fictional play-by-play announcer Harry Doyle in the movie.