Remembering Bob Uecker’s time in Eau Claire
In 1956, Uecker signed with the Eau Claire Braves for $250 a month and $6 dollars a day for meals. Uecker saying in his book “Catcher in the Wry”, that money was “just enough to keep you from gnawing ...
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The Great Bob Uecker: Remembering ‘Mr. Baseball’
Bob Uecker parlayed a forgettable baseball career into comedic gold.
USA Today14d
He became ‘Mr. Baseball’ but Bob Uecker always stayed true to his Milwaukee roots
Bob Uecker was a Milwaukeean through and through ... Uecker grew up watching the minor-league Brewers play at Borchert Field and signed a contract with his hometown Braves in 1956. He famously alluded ...
The Associated Press on MSN14d
Bob Uecker, longtime Milwaukee Brewers announcer known as "Mr. Baseball," dies at age 90
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
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Bob Uecker: A Baseball Superhero
Bob Uecker’s professional baseball career began when he signed with his hometown team, the Milwaukee Braves, in 1956. Uecker ...
Fox News14d
Bob Uecker, legendary baseball broadcaster, dead at 90
Bob Uecker, a legendary baseball broadcaster for ... Health issues ultimately forced him to cut back on games in 2014. He famously signed his first contract with the Brewers’ organization ...
USA Today14d
Bob Uecker's portfolio of pop-culture appearances, including funny quotes and one-liners
The native of Milwaukee signed his first professional contract with the hometown ... In many ways I think he's the funniest man I've ever met:' Bob Uecker and Johnny Carson Hirt gave a recommendation ...
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Beloved Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker, 'Mr. Baseball,' dies at 90
"What an example for us to be with every single day -- Bob Uecker." Uecker signed his first professional contract with the Milwaukee Braves in 1956 and reached the majors in 1962. He lasted six ...
Reuters15d
'Mr Baseball' Bob Uecker, American sportscaster-actor, dies at 90
“Bob became incredibly popular ... After the 2020 season ended, Uecker signed his first-ever contract with the Brewers, ending a half century of handshake deals with the team.
Forbes14d
Longtime Brewers Announcer Bob Uecker Dies At Age 90
For the last 54 years, Bob Uecker's voice let Milwaukeeans know ... After graduating in 1956, he became the first local player signed by the hometown Milwaukee Braves, who brought him to the ...
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‘Mr. Baseball’ Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer, dies at 90
MILWAUKEE — Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee ... Born and raised in Milwaukee, Uecker signed his first professional contract with the Milwaukee Braves in 1956 and reached the ...