The New York Times27d
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 ... and he took off and went to the show.” Uecker threw batting practice for years. He swam daily to stay fit and kept a ...
Tennessean28d
Beloved Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker has died
Uecker signed his first professional contract with the Milwaukee Braves in 1956 and made his major-league debut for them in 1962. A catcher, Uecker went on to play 297 games over a six-year career ...
WUWM26d
A memorial for Mantilla: Milwaukee Braves player also remembered for his work with youth baseball
A memorial service Sunday at Milwaukee’s Journey House ... The native of Isabela, Puerto Rico, played for the Braves from 1956-’61. He continued his career with the New York Mets, Boston ...
Sports Illustrated29d
Legendary Broadcaster, Former Braves Catcher Bob Uecker Passes Away at 90
Legendary MLB broadcaster and former Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves catcher Bob Uecker has died at the age of 90. We are saddened to learn of the passing of Bob Uecker, a legendary ambassador for our game.
WISN 12 NEWS28d
Bob Uecker, iconic Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster, dies at 90
the Milwaukee Braves, in 1962. *** less than stellar professional career as *** catcher. Youker bounced around with 4 different teams for six seasons before ending his baseball career with the ...
Variety28d
Bob Uecker, Broadcast Voice of the Milwaukee Brewers, Dies at 90
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 and again with the Braves after they became an ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel28d
He became ‘Mr. Baseball’ but Bob Uecker always stayed true to his Milwaukee roots
200 career batting average. But he played six years in the majors for the Milwaukee Braves, St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies, returning to the Braves after they moved to Atlanta.
Forbes28d
Longtime Brewers Announcer Bob Uecker Dies At Age 90
After graduating in 1956, 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 in the majors and was ...
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'Mr. Baseball' Bob Uecker, Milwaukee Brewers announcer, dies at 90
Born and raised in Milwaukee, Uecker signed his first professional contract with the Milwaukee Braves in 1956 and reached the majors in 1962. He'd last six seasons in the big leagues as a backup ...
Daily Mail28d
Milwaukee Brewers icon and baseball hall of famer Bob Uecker dies aged 90
Born and raised in Milwaukee, Uecker signed his first professional contract with the Milwaukee Braves in 1956 and reached the majors in 1962. He'd last six seasons in the big leagues as a backup ...
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Bob Uecker honored; Marcus Theatres brings 'Major League' back to big screen
The Milwaukee Brewers announced ... Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves during his six-year career. Known as a defensive catcher, he finished with a career batting average of just 200.
The New York Times29d
Bob Uecker, Hall of Fame broadcaster and revered baseball personality, dies at 90
Uecker’s six seasons as a backup catcher, starting in 1962 with the Milwaukee Braves, and his .200 lifetime batting average supplied plenty of fodder and a decades-long schtick. “Career ...