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Robert George Uecker (/ ˈ juː k ər / YOO-kər; born January 26, 1934) is an American former professional baseball catcher who is the primary broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB).
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Jan 26, 2024 · Uecker actually batted a cool .200 in the Major Leagues, part of a blessed life in baseball, television, film and broadcasting that took Uecker around the world, but always saw him circle back to the ballpark in Milwaukee.
Jun 2, 2022 · It was cancer. Uecker traveled with former Brewers owner and MLB Commissioner Bud Selig back to Milwaukee in January to remove two melanomas. It was during his pre-op procedure that Brewers medical director Roger Caplinger delivered more bad news: Uecker and his wife, Judy, had both tested positive for COVID-19.
Jan 25, 2024 · MILWAUKEE -- Mr. Baseball has a birthday today. Here are some of our favorite stories about legendary Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker. The time he aged two years on one birthday. No matter what other sources tell you, Robert George Uecker was born in Milwaukee on Jan. 26, 1934.
Apr 2, 2024 · MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bob Uecker received a hearty ovation from fans chanting “Ueck” when the legendary broadcaster appeared on the American Family Field video board early in the Milwaukee Brewers’ home opener Tuesday.
Apr 3, 2024 · He made his major league debut in 1962 as a catcher with the Milwaukee Braves. In a career that lasted 6 seasons, Uecker compiled a batting average of .200 with 14 home runs and 74 RBIs in 297 games. Uecker was never his club's primary catcher at the major league level.
Bob Uecker, the longtime voice of the Milwaukee Brewers, was named the 2003 recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award. Recognized five times as Wisconsin Sportscaster of the Year, Uecker joined the Brewers broadcasting tandem of Merle Harmon and Tom Collins in 1971.
Bob Uecker, who joined the Milwaukee Brewers broadcast team in 1971, was honored in a pregame ceremony Saturday in front of family, friends, former players and team employees.
Jan 4, 2012 · Uecker hit .228 in 53 games and after the season he was traded to the Phillies with shortstop Groat and first baseman Bill White for catcher Pat Corrales, outfielder Alex Johnson, and pitcher Art Mahaffey. The 1966 season was the closest he came to being a primary catcher.
