Bob Uecker dies at 90: Iconic Brewers broadcaster called games for 54 years, starred in 'Major League' Legendary broadcaster and former big-league player Bob Uecker died on Thursday at age 90, the Milwaukee Brewers announced. He had been battling small cell lung cancer since early 2023, his family revealed. "It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Bob. To many, he was an announcer and entertainer whose humor and voice transcended the game, but to us he was so much more," his family said in a statement. "He brought joy to countless listeners through his wit, charisma, and love for baseball, Milwaukee, and all of Wisconsin, creating a legacy that will forever be cherished. While his contributions to the game are noteworthy, it is his kindness, humility, and love for family and friends that we will hold closest to our hearts. We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time as we grieve and celebrate the man we were so lucky to call ours."
Wasn’t he recently elected to the HOF? RIP A very funny man and a knowledgeable adept baseball announcer
Even in passing he puts a smile on my face. What a great guy. His sayings always make people laugh around me at games. "Just a bit outside" "I must be on the front row"
Bob Gibson to Ueck on a trip to the mound— “What are you doing out here-get your a$$ back behind the plate-all you know about pitching is it’s hard to hit”…
I think that a different Card pitcher said something like that: Dizzy Dean. But many pitchers could have said that.
A trip McCarver made supposedly went- Gibson: what the hell are you doing out here McCarver: I’m just on my way to centerfield…..
RIP to an iconic broadcaster. A smaller-market team who didn't have the success of the Dodgers or Cardinals, but just as fitting of a long-term broadcaster for the Brewers as Vin Scully or Jack Buck. A team that missed the playoffs 25 straight times needed to attract enough casual fans to stick around and Uecker, a Milwaukee native, was just the guy. Some might be surprised that he did more play-by-play locally (he was mostly the color commentator nationally) and could dial the zany side up or down depending on the game and season situation more adeptly than his reputation would suggest.
