Bob Uecker once played a tuba while shagging balls in the outfield during the 1964 World Series
Over 60 years ago, Uecker made headlines not for what he did at the plate during the 1964 World Series, when he played one of his six MLB seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals. He actually never played in the seven-game series. But he made headlines for what he did before a game.
Bob Uecker's portfolio of pop-culture appearances, including funny quotes and one-liners
The late Bob Uecker's reach extends well beyond Milwaukee Brewers radio broadcasts. Let's run down his pop-culture appearances and famous one-liners.
How Johnny Carson gave Bob Uecker his ‘Mr. Baseball’ nickname
Well, of course, it is World Series time, and as I’ve said before, when the word baseball is mentioned, I guess my name would automatically come to your mind.”
Milwaukee’s best: A tribute to the humor and humanity of Bob Uecker
As a catcher for the Milwaukee Braves, the St. Louis Cardinals and the Philadelphia Phillies, Uecker hit .200 with 14 home runs. As a Brewers catcher in the mid-2000s, Chad Moeller hit .204 with 14 home runs. In Uecker, Moeller said on Thursday, he found a friend who could needle him with sweetness.
Baseball world reacts to the passing of Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Uecker
The baseball community shares their condolences following the news of broadcast legend Bob Uecker's passing at the age of 90.
Bob Uecker dies at 90: J.J. Watt, Cleveland Guardians and more MLB teams pay tribute to iconic broadcaster
Legendary Milwaukee Brewers play-by-play announcer Bob Uecker died at the age of 90 on Thursday, and the tributes to his iconic career have already come pouring in. Everyone from the Brewers to Major League Baseball to J.
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Family reveals cause of death of broadcasting icon Bob Uecker in statement
The family of legendary broadcaster Bob Uecker revealed the cause of his ... making his major league debut in 1962 and later winning a World Series with the Cardinals in 1964.
Bob Uecker career highlights, from baseball's broadcast booth to movies and Johnny Carson
Bob Uecker's death has prompted all kinds of memories from his baseball, broadcasting and acting career to resurface.
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Bob Uecker once played a tuba while shagging balls in the outfield during the 1964 World Series
During that season, Uecker played in 40 games, had 21 hits and six RBI, one home run and 24 strikeouts in 106 at-bats. Hear Bob Uecker talk about the time he donned a tuba during the 1964 World ...
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Bob Uecker once played a tuba while shagging balls in the outfield during the 1964 World Series
Bob Uecker was always up for a good time ... Uecker made headlines not for what he did at the plate during the 1964 World Series, when he played one of his six MLB seasons with the St. Louis ...
Bob Uecker, longtime Milwaukee Brewers announcer known as "Mr. Baseball," dies at age 90
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.
'I don't even remember playing here': Bob Uecker's brief Cardinals career was full of stories
In a St. Louis Baseball Writers' Association panel discussion in 2014, Uecker said the experience left a lasting impression on him.