Character of the Game RIP Bob Uecker

[NYShoreGuy]

Beer commercials, mr. Belvidere, baseball

Guy was a blast

 

[Halldan1]

What a clown. He will be missed.

 

[Piratz]

Sad news. RIP.

 

[Halldan1]

Bob Uecker, legendary voice of the Brewers and ‘Mr. Baseball,’ dead at 90

Bob Uecker, the legendary radio voice of the Brewers who had called their games since 1971 and was nicknamed “Mr. Baseball,” died on Thursday, the team announced.

nypost.com

 

[Halldan1]

How Johnny Carson gave Bob Uecker his ‘Mr. Baseball’ nickname

“Well, of course, it is World Series time, and as I’ve said before, when the word baseball is mentioned, I guess my name would automatically come to your mind.”

nypost.com

 

[NYShoreGuy]

 

[Section112]

RIP - fun guy to listen to. Losing a lot of great former sports personalities.

 

[donnie_baseball]

Iconic, great guy. I was actually surprised he was still working when I heard clips of him doing the Brewers-Mets playoff series. RIP, Ueck!

 

[MBF72]

Long obits in this morning's papers. Best line--- I think. Said in 1956 the Braves wanted to sign him for $3000. His father was mad: didn't think he could come up with that much money, but somehow he found a way.

 

[Fishjam]

Ueck was one of a kind. Baseball lifer with all of the skills and timing of an accomplished stand-up comedian. Appealed to all ages. His regular appearances on Johnny Carson were great, his Beer commercials and he made the "Major League" movies classic.

Juuuuust a bit outside. Rest in Peace Ueck.