The former Braves catcher had a legendary career as the voice of the Milwuakee Brewers as well as leaving his mark on television and film

F ormer major leaguer and legendary broadcaster Bob Uecker passed away Thursday at age 90 after a battle with cancer. Uecker suited up for the Milwaukee Braves in 1962 and 1963, a

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.

By TODD GOLDEN ''Special to Fastball on SI'' Back in October, I was driving back to my Bloomington, Ind., home from Big Ten Basketball Media Days in Chicago. A

No baseball player has ever done more with less than Uecker. He played in the majors for six years, but he never exactly blossomed into a star. “In 1962, I was named minor league player of the year. It was my second season in the bigs,

The baseball community shares their condolences following the news of broadcast legend Bob Uecker's passing at the age of 90.

Longtime Milwaukee Brewers radio announcer and baseball Hall of Famer Bob Uecker passed away Thursday after a brief and private battle with cancer.

Uecker turned his meager baseball career into humorous fodder covering games on TV and as a commercial pitchman.

Hall of Famer Bob Uecker, known for his legendary broadcasting career after playing for teams like the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies, has died. He was 90.

From his time as a backup catcher to appearances on Johnny Carson’s late night show, people far and wide knew Bob Uecker.

Bob Uecker, the Hall of Fame baseball broadcaster with a quick wit and an unending love of the game, died Thursday. He was 90. Uecker had been battling small cell lung cancer since 2023, his family told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Bob Uecker, beloved for his humor and dedication, passes away, marking the end of an era for Milwaukee Brewers fans and the baseball community.