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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).
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.
Position: Catcher. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 6-1 , 190lb (185cm, 86kg) Born: January 26, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI. High School: Debut: (Age 28-077d, 11,943rd in major league history) 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB. Last Game: (Age 33-246d) 2 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB.
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. Brewers fans don’t know how many more times they’ll get to continue cheering the presence of “Mr. Baseball.”.
Jan 26, 2024 · MILWAUKEE – Bob Uecker can still land a one-liner. Like this, on the eve of his 90th birthday: “I can’t believe I got to my batting average,” he said. 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 ...
Mar 4, 2023 · PHOENIX -- Bob Uecker spent the winter in Arizona, defying the cold to swim laps most every morning. He turned 89 a couple of weeks before the Brewers reported to camp for what will be Uecker’s 53rd season calling games on radio for his hometown team.
Mar 28, 2024 · Updated 5:42 PM PDT, March 27, 2024. MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bob Uecker will be back behind the microphone when the Milwaukee Brewers play their home opener Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins. How heavy a broadcasting workload the 90-year-old Uecker will have the rest of the season remains uncertain.
