Hall of Fame Milwaukee Brewers announcer Bob Uecker passes away at 90

MILWAUKEE (Civic Media) – Milwaukee Brewers Hall of Fame radio broadcaster Bob Uecker has passed away at the age of 90.

The team announced his passing Thursday morning.

Uecker had been the team’s primary radio broadcaster since 1971. The Milwaukee native is a member of several hall of fames, including the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

We are heartbroken to announce that Brewers icon & Baseball Hall of Famer Bob Uecker passed away today at the age of 90 pic.twitter.com/EJRBC8Cjj4

— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) January 16, 2025

Uecker was known for his humor and wit, parlaying his comedic chops into stints as an actor and roles in commercials. Those talents carried over into his radio broadcasts, which featured his trademark storytelling in addition to enthusiasm and an unmistakable passion for baseball.

"It is his kindness, humility, and love for family and friends that we will hold closest to our hearts"

– The Uecker Family pic.twitter.com/lggU2BdOSw

— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) January 16, 2025

In recent years, Uecker had been cutting back on the number of radio broadcasts he did as he dealt with health issues. However, he was on hand for some of the team’s biggest moments, including the playoffs.

As a player, Uecker batted .200, and his playing career was a frequent source of jokes and lightly self-deprecating humor that Uecker was known for during his calls.

In media, Uecker received the nickname “Mr. Baseball” from Johnny Carson during one of his dozens of late-night TV appearances. He also appeared in several commercials, for brands such as Miller Lite and Usinger’s Sausage, and was an actor in the TV show “Mr. Belvidere” and Major League movie series. Uecker had also hosted Saturday Night Live and Wrestlemania.

MLB Network mourns the passing of Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Uecker. pic.twitter.com/wpt3EKZvtN

— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) January 16, 2025

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