Uecker ended his major league playing career with a 200 batting average in 297 games. He had some big moments, including a hit off Sandy Koufax. And he could boast that he caught two of the best pitch ...
Most people hope when they die, friends, family and other loved ones will leave flowers at their graves or memorials. We do things a little differently back home.
Others recognized the legend at Marcus Theatres. They are showing the classic movie "Major League," in the film, Uecker plays ...
Bob Uecker was the light of the Milwaukee Brewers, the soundtrack of their summers, the laughter in their hearts, and his ...
MILWAUKEE -- Ask Robin Yount about the ballplayers who influenced his career, and first he talks about Puerto Rico winter ball in 1974 ... I’ll say that.” Bob Uecker learned of Aaron’s passing after ...
Bob Uecker was a comedian even during his playing days. The native of Milwaukee signed his first professional contract with the hometown Braves in 1956 and began his big-league career in 1962.
From unforgettable moments in the Brewers' broadcast booth to hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from the Major League films, Uecker ... Bob Gibson in an old-timers' game or hit a ball back ...
A pitcher who spent last season playing in Japan has signed with a major-league club, but it isn't Roki Sasaki. The Milwaukee Brewers announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Elvin Rodriguez, who ...
The last story from The Star was last week when Lorenzen signed. There hasn’t been a ... who pitched three years for them from 2020-22. RIP Bob Uecker. He’s such a big personality in the ...
For the last 54 years, Bob Uecker's voice ... he became the first local player signed by the hometown Milwaukee Braves, who brought him to the big leagues in 1961. Uecker would spend six seasons ...
Bob Uecker throws the ceremonial first pitch before game 1 on the National League wildcard baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Arizona Diamonds on Oct. 3, 2023, in Milwaukee ...
When he left the Army in 1956, he signed with the Milwaukee Braves. After six years in the minor leagues, he was called up to play catcher for the Braves in 1962. Bob Uecker accepts American ...