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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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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.
Apr 2, 2024 · 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.
Jan 26, 2024 · While he’s braving Wisconsin’s winter – Uecker splits his offseasons between Menomonee Falls, Wis. and Scottsdale, Ariz. – he more often than not can be found in the clubhouse at American Family Field, which is equipped with a resistance swimming pool.
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.
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.
