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Baseball world reacts to the passing of Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Uecker
The Milwaukee Brewers announced that Hall of Fame broadcaster and legend Bob Uecker passed away at the age of 90.
Uecker, a native of Milwaukee, was not just a former catcher who played six seasons in the majors with the Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies. After retiring, Uecker embarked on a new career as a radio broadcaster, beginning in 1971 as an announcer for the Brewers. Uecker served as the voice of his hometown team for over five decades. Among the many achievements he earned in radio, he most notability received the Ford C. Frick Award in 2003.
Uecker was a prominent figure in Milwaukee and a significant part of the baseball community. His presence was felt even in recent years when the Brewers reached the National League Championship Series in 2018. The team invited him to throw out the first pitch in Game 1, a moment that brought back fond memories for many.
Here is how the baseball world reacted to the news of the passing of Uecker.
We are heartbroken to announce that Brewers icon & Baseball Hall of Famer Bob Uecker passed away today at the age of 90 pic.twitter.com/EJRBC8Cjj4
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) January 16, 2025
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The Cleveland Guardians are saddened by the passing of a baseball legend, Bob Uecker.
From "juuust a bit outside" to celebrating the division win, his character, Harry Doyle, became a Cleveland legend.
Our thoughts go out to his family, friends, and the baseball community. pic.twitter.com/QxNEiZmyTc— Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) January 16, 2025
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Bob Uecker, a legendary ambassador for our game.
After a six-year playing career with the Braves, Cardinals and Phillies from 1962-67, Uecker spent more than half a century as “Voice of the Brewers” beginning in 1971.
Uecker’s… pic.twitter.com/0YUxvfYUd3— MLB (@MLB) January 16, 2025
Statement from Executive Director Tony Clark on the passing of Bob Uecker:
After six seasons as a major league catcher from 1962-67, Bob Uecker found his life’s true calling over more than half a century as a broadcaster, actor, goodwill ambassador and the Milwaukee Brewers’… pic.twitter.com/NmiUJcJU4g— MLBPA (@MLBPA) January 16, 2025
MLB Network mourns the passing of Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Uecker. pic.twitter.com/wpt3EKZvtN
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) January 16, 2025
Bob Uecker's affable personality and eternally optimistic outlook made him an instant fan favorite in Milwaukee and across the nation. pic.twitter.com/ovZEhOkXFC
— National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ (@baseballhall) January 16, 2025
Longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker has died at the age of 90, the team announced.
Uecker served as the Brewers' radio announcer since 1971, a job that earned him a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame as the Ford C. Frick Award winner in 2003. https://t.co/mcgATkmb0m pic.twitter.com/3kbTn0Hpu8— ESPN (@espn) January 16, 2025
RIP to Bob Uecker 🙏
One of the greatest calls of all-time… pic.twitter.com/sgayvOTJcs— DraftKings (@DraftKings) January 16, 2025
RIP Bob Uecker. An icon. pic.twitter.com/imWKoemSsk
— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) January 16, 2025
Bob Uecker was an absolute legend til the very end pic.twitter.com/CLxHxfOseL
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) January 16, 2025
RIP Bob Uecker
Norm & Artie’s Uecker story on the Stern Show is one of my favorite stories in the history of the showpic.twitter.com/HhXsMAVgrT— Eddie (@EddieBarstool) January 16, 2025
Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of the one and only Bob Uecker … the face of the @Brewers … lived an amazing life .. brought smiles and laughter to so many people .. he will be deeply missed … I know for certain .. he’s in the “front row” upstairs ! 🙏❤️. RIP🙏 pic.twitter.com/4zNuI3yjMF
— Dan Plesac (@Plesac19) January 16, 2025
In every moment of elation, there was no one better to have around than Bob Uecker.
In every low moment, there was no one whose arm around the shoulder and uplifting words meant more than Bob Uecker’s.
Today we lost an absolute legend and treasured human being. RIP Bob🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/Wd1g1zGFGG— Brent Suter (@bruter24) January 16, 2025
Bob Uecker was one of the funniest, sharpest and best baseball voices ever.
Here’s Norm Macdonald on Letterman talking about the time Uecker wanted to introduce him to John Fogerty.
Rest in peace to a legend. pic.twitter.com/6SCl6xZFUY— Mike Beauvais (@MikeBeauvais) January 16, 2025
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