Bob Uecker was the light of the Milwaukee Brewers, the soundtrack of their summers, the laughter in their hearts, and his passing is a profound loss.
MILWAUKEE - Family of Bob Uecker held a family memorial and burial for the Hall of Fame Brewers announcer on Friday, Jan. 24. Bob Uecker passed away on Thursday, Jan. 16. He was 90 years old.
The Uecker family said they're working with the Brewers to hold a public celebration of life event to honor him this summer.
"He made countless contributions to the history and culture of Major League Baseball, and he was active in giving back to our communities and our state."
Governor Tony Evers honors the late Bob Uecker, celebrating his legacy as "Mr. Baseball" in Wisconsin and beyond.
The organization says Uecker fulfilled dozens of wishes and donated hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years
To devoted fans, Uecker felt like family. “Bob was like the entire city’s relative,” Wagner said. “And that’s kind of the mood.” Uecker wasn’t just any broadcaster,
Next to an empty table and chairs in the corner of The Jackson Grill stands a candlelit tribute with pictures of Bob Uecker: a way of honoring the iconic Brewers announcer and the man staff considered a regular at their supper club in the wake of his death.
Bob Uecker, the legendary voice of the Milwaukee Brewers who was nicknamed “Mr. Baseball,” has died aged 90, the team announced on Thursday.
The passing of Bob Uecker, the legendary voice of the Milwaukee Brewers, has left Wisconsinites in mourning. Uecker’s voice was a constant presence in the lives of baseball fans
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s elected leaders are among the millions of baseball fans mourning the passing of Bob Uecker. Uecker started his baseball career as a catcher for the Milwaukee Braves, and later spent 54 years calling Milwaukee Brewer baseball games on the radio. He died Thursday at the age of 90.
One of the most beloved icons in Wisconsin's history, Bob Uecker passed away early on Thursday morning at age 90, the Milwaukee Brewers and