Bob Uecker, Milwaukee Brewers and Baseball
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Corbin Burnes took to Instagram to share a series of stories paying his respects to one of baseball's greats, Bob Uecker, after news emerged that the
Milwaukee Brewers Radio Network producer and engineer Kent Sommerfeld worked with Bob Uecker for 39 seasons, starting in 1986. He shares his memories of Uecker.
Bob Uecker was a famously mediocre Major League hitter who discovered that he was much more comfortable at a microphone than home plate. And that was just the start of a second career in entertainment that reached far beyond the ballpark.
Milwaukee fans could listen to Bob Uecker broadcast Brewers games for over a half-century. But he showed off his play-by-play skills — and comedic talent — for more of a national audience when he appeared in the 1989 classic “Major League” as Cleveland announcer Harry Doyle.
At their Corbin Burnes introductory news conference, Diamondbacks team officials sounded more encouraged about finding funding for the ballpark.
Legendary MLB athlete and commentator Bob Uecker passed away at 90, prompting heartfelt tributes from the MLB community. Notable tributes include Baltimore Orioles star Corbin Burnes and MLB Commissioner Bud Selig.
Brewers legendary radio broadcaster Bob Uecker has passed away at the age of 90, according to the team. He spent 54 years with Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Thursday, Jan. 16 that Brewers icon and Baseball Hall of Famer Bob Uecker has passed away at the age of 90. Reaction to the passing of Bob Uecker will come from around Wisconsin, the nation and the world. Mr. Baseball touched many, many lives.
FILE - Bob Uecker throws the ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of the National League wildcard baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday, Oct. 3 ...
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