ST. LOUIS – Bob Uecker, a legendary baseball broadcaster and former St. Louis Cardinal, has died at the age of 90, according to the Milwaukee Brewers.
Uecker was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame as a broadcaster and the recipient of the Ford Frick Award in 2003.
Uecker played six MLB seasons, including two with the Cardinals in 1964. His baseball broadcasting career began in the 1970s and spanned over several decades.
Though his career as a baseball player was modest, Uecker’s wit, humor, and storytelling paved the way for a memorable broadcasting career. Along with his work for the Brewers, Uecker was the voice behind many national baseball broadcasts on ABC and NBC in the 1970s and 1980s.
Uecker’s comedic charm shined in the fictional “Major League” film series, where he played Harry Doyle, a broadcaster known for his witty quips and amusing remarks like “Just a bit outside” as he chronicled the antics of a struggling baseball team.
Over the years, Uecker also served as a ring announcer for the World Wrestling Federation and a frequent guest on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson,” where Uecker earned the nickname “Mr. Baseball.”
The Milwaukee Brewers shared a statement Thursday, reading in part: “Saying goobye to Bob shakes us all. He was a national treasure. Bob entertained us with his words and storytelling.”
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