The baseball world was saddened to learn that Milwaukee Brewers legend and Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Bob Uecker passed away on Thursday at the age of 90.
Born in 1934, Uecker’s iconic voice echoed through television sets and over the radio since 1971 when he began his career as the play-by-play voice of the Brewers. His run with the Brewers is one of the longest by any broadcaster with a single team.
He was a regular guest on “The Tonight Show” with Johnny Carson while having a lead role in “Mr. Belvedere” in the 1980s. Uecker’s imprint was left with many, and across MLB, teams paid their respects.
On social media, the Los Angeles Dodgers joined in extending their sympathies to his friends and family.
The Dodgers mourn the passing of the beloved Bob Uecker, who brought such joy to baseball fans of all generations. We extend our sympathies to his friends and family. https://t.co/YIMDyzG9hh
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) January 16, 2025
Dubbed “Mr. Baseball”, Uecker’s nickname was a fun knock on his playing career, which spanned six years. He was a member of the 1964 World Series Champion Cardinals, playing with several future Hall of Fame players.
Uecker’s accolades were earned, and his historic career was crowned when he was named to the National Baseball Hall of Fame as the 2003 recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award.
Even as he battled small cell lung cancer since early 2023, Uecker continued to broadcast games for the Brewers.
Statement from commissioner Rob Manfred on Bob Uecker
MLB and commissioner Rob Manfred released a statement mourning the passing of Uecker.
“While this onetime backup catcher was known for his self-deprecating style, Bob Uecker was one of the game’s most beloved figures throughout his 70-year career in baseball,” Manfred said. “In his six years in his hometown of Milwaukee as well as St. Louis, Philadelphia and Atlanta, Bob made lifelong friendships with many Hall of Famers and other stars of the ’60s, and he was a member of the 1964 World Series Champion Cardinals.
“Near the beginning of his remarkable 54-year run in the Brewers’ radio booth, Bob’s trademark wit became a staple of television and movies. Even with his considerable success in Hollywood, Bob remained fiercely loyal to baseball and to Milwaukee.
“He loved the game and used his platform to help numerous charitable causes in his hometown and beyond. Bob was the genuine item: always the funniest person in any room he was in, and always an outstanding ambassador for our National Pastime.
“We are grateful for this baseball life like no other, and we will never forget him. On behalf of Major League Baseball, I extend my deepest sympathy to Bob’s family, his many friends across the game, Brewers fans, and the countless baseball fans who admired him.”
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