Bob Uecker was a comedian even during his playing days. The native of Milwaukee signed his first professional contract with the hometown Braves in 1956 and began his big-league career in 1962.

One of the most beloved voices in baseball and pop culture history has died. Bob Uecker was best known as radio play-by-play announcer on Milwaukee Brewers baseball games since 1971, although that ...

The late Bob Uecker's reach extends well beyond Milwaukee Brewers radio broadcasts. Let's run down his pop-culture appearances and famous one-liners.

Uecker enjoyed a six-year stint as an MLB player in the 1960s before becoming a broadcaster. He began working for a local TV station in Atlanta before he was hired to call Brewers games on the ...

Fans shared some stories and tributes to Uecker after his death: At the base of the Bob Uecker statue outside American Family Field right now: A single, unopened can of Miller Lite.

To many MLB fans, the self-deprecating humor of Uecker, evident during his appearances on "The Tonight Show" and in TV shows such as "Mr. Belvedere" and movies like "Major League," made him a ...

Bob Uecker died on Thursday at 90 years old. AP ... He went on to star in movies, TV shows and commercials. “He was a great talent, a unique talent,’’ Sterling said.

The baseball world was struck by grief with the news of Milwaukee Brewers announcer Bob Uecker death on Thursday. The Hall of Fame broadcaster breathed his last at the ripe age of 90.

Uecker spent 1964 with the Cardinals, watching on as Bob Gibson, Bill White, Curt Flood and Lou Brock led St. Louis to a World Series title. Uecker featured in 40 games that season.

Bob Uecker jokes with photographers and well wishers during the unveiling of his statue Friday, April 25, 2014, in section 422 at Miller Park in Milwaukee known as the "Uecker Seats." ...