It was no secret that Bob Uecker kept busy. He was typically found in the booth for Brewers games or raising money for Make-A-Wish Wisconsin. He was also known to spend a lot of time on his boat.
Bob Uecker, whose self-deprecating wit helped him parlay a mediocre baseball career into stardom as a broadcaster, actor and pitchman for beer from his hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, died on Thursday at age 90,
The baseball community is mourning the loss of Bob Uecker following the death of the longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster at the age of 90.
Governor Tony Evers honors the late Bob Uecker, celebrating his legacy as "Mr. Baseball" in Wisconsin and beyond.
Bob Uecker was 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.
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.”
Vince Lombardi foundation remembers impact of Mr. Baseball
There are some people who just make you feel good about life. Bob Uecker was one of those individuals. He passed away Thursday at the age of 90 after a battle with lung cancer. Uecker did it all. He had “Tonight Show” appearances with Johnny Carson,
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.
Uecker's impact on the game of baseball took on new life when he appeared in the "Major League" series alongside acting stalwarts Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen and Rene Russo, among others. In a cast filled with supernovas, Uecker reigned supreme. The biggest reason why? His call of Vaughn and his fireballing ways.
Base Restaurant in West Milwaukee is the iconic sports bar from "Major League." It's now the place where fans raised Miller Lites to the baseball legend's life