'Mr. Baseball' Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer, dies at 90
Associated Press
Baseball legend Bob Uecker has passed away at 90 after a celebrated 50-year career with the Milwaukee Brewers. A look back at his life on and off the field
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.
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.
FILE—Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker stands during the seventh inning of the team’s baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Aug. 30, 2020, in Milwaukee. Uecker will be back behind the microphone when the Brewers play their home-opener Tuesday, April 3, against the Minnesota Twins. How heavy a broadcasting workload the 90-year-old Uecker will have the rest of the season remains uncertain.
Milwaukee Brewers radio announcer Bob Uecker speaks at a news conference Friday, May 14, 2010, in Milwaukee. Uecker underwent heart surgery on Friday, April 30, 2010, and talked about his recovery.
Milwaukee Brewers announcer Bob Uecker speaks before a baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007, in Milwaukee. The Brewers hosted a reunion of the 1982 American League Championship team.
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.
FILE—Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker stands during the seventh inning of the team’s baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Aug. 30, 2020, in Milwaukee. Uecker will be back behind the microphone when the Brewers play their home-opener Tuesday, April 3, against the Minnesota Twins. How heavy a broadcasting workload the 90-year-old Uecker will have the rest of the season remains uncertain.
Milwaukee Brewers radio announcer Bob Uecker speaks at a news conference Friday, May 14, 2010, in Milwaukee. Uecker underwent heart surgery on Friday, April 30, 2010, and talked about his recovery.
Milwaukee Brewers announcer Bob Uecker speaks before a baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007, in Milwaukee. The Brewers hosted a reunion of the 1982 American League Championship team.
