As a backup catcher, he played for the Milwaukee Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, and Atlanta Braves from 1962 to 1967. He won a World Series with the Cardinals in 1964. After retiring, Uecker started a broadcasting career and served as the primary broadcaster for Milwaukee Brewers radio broadcasts from 1971.

Jan 16, 2025 · Legendary MLB broadcaster and former Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves catcher Bob Uecker has died at the age of 90. We are saddened to learn of the passing of Bob Uecker, a legendary ambassador for our...

Jan 16, 2025 · Uecker, the backup catcher turned Hollywood star, and the legendary radio voice of his hometown Brewers for more than five decades, died early Thursday after a private, multiyear battle with cancer. He was 90. Why have one Uecker statue when you can have two?

Bob Uecker, who died on Jan. 15, 2025 at age 90, was a former catcher who played for the Braves in Milwaukee and Atlanta, St. Louis Cardinals and the Phillies (1966-67) during a six-year career in the Majors. In 297 games, he hit .200.

Jan 16, 2025 · 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.

Jan 16, 2025 · One of Uecker’s standard jokes was about his father’s angry reaction to the Braves’ offer to sign him for $3,000. “We were a poor family and, frankly, he didn’t have that kind of cash ...

Jan 16, 2025 · Bob Uecker completed his 54th season as a broadcaster for his hometown team in 2024, calling games on Newsradio 620 WTMJ and the Brewers Radio Network, marking his 69th year in baseball. ... Uecker spent 1969 and 1970 broadcasting Atlanta Braves games alongside fellow Ford C. Frick Award winner Milo Hamilton and Ernie Johnson, Sr.

Jan 16, 2025 · He hit .200 over his six seasons playing catcher with the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals. One of his 14 major-league homers came off great Los Angeles...

Jan 16, 2025 · The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Thursday, Jan. 16 that Brewers icon and Baseball Hall of Famer Bob Uecker has passed away at the age of 90.

Jan 18, 2025 · Uecker, who was born and raised in Milwaukee, signed his first pro contract with the Milwaukee Braves in 1956 and reached the majors in 1962. He lasted six seasons in the big leagues.