Bob Uecker, the voice of the team on the airwaves for 54 years, a Baseball Hall of Famer and local, statewide and national icon, died Thursday.
For a backup catcher with limited physical talent, Bob Uecker enjoyed a larger-than-life career in ... Uecker reached the majors in 1962 as a 28-year-old rookie catcher with his hometown Milwaukee ...
Bob Uecker, beloved for his humor and dedication ... playing for teams including the Milwaukee Braves and St. Louis Cardinals. Following his playing career, Uecker embarked on a broadcasting ...
Bob Uecker, who turned what was ... including stints with his hometown Milwaukee Braves and the 1964 world-champion St. Louis Cardinals, was known more for spouting one-liners than hitting ...
When I got on the field, there was no messing around. I played hard.” Bob Uecker with the Milwaukee Braves in 1962. (Bettmann via Getty Images) Born Jan. 26, 1934, in Milwaukee, Uecker grew up ...
Bob Uecker, a former baseball catcher ... Starting in 1962, he played two seasons as a catcher with the Milwaukee Braves. He also played for the St. Louis Cardinals, the Philadelphia Phillies ...
Bob Uecker had an estimated net worth in the millions thanks to a 50-year career as an announcer and stints in movies and TV.
MILWAUKEE -- Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee ... Uecker signed his first professional contract with the Milwaukee Braves in 1956 and reached the majors in 1962.