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RIP Bob Uecker

Kevin Kinkead

By Kevin Kinkead

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Legendary baseball broadcaster Bob Uecker died at the age of 90. The Brewers shared a family statement:

“Ueck” had been broadcasting for the Brewers since 1971, so more than 50 seasons in that role. Incredible. He’s basically their Harry Kalas or Merrill Reese, a legendary figure out in Wisconsin. He picked up the nickname “Mr. Baseball” from Johnny Carson, who frequently had him on his late night show.

Uecker was also a player himself, a backup catcher who spent two of his Major League seasons with the Phillies. He won the 1964 World Series with the Cardinals and when he retired he dabbled in comedy and acting in addition to radio play-by-play.

His role as broadcaster Harry Doyle in 1989’s Major League was hilarious, one of the best sports movies ever. He dropped a bunch of lines that made their way into pop culture. “Juuuuust a bit outside. He tried the corner and missed.” RIP Ueck.

Kevin Kinkead
Kevin Kinkead

Kevin has been writing about Philadelphia sports since 2009. He spent seven years in the CBS 3 sports department and started with the Union during the team's 2010 inaugural season. He went to the academic powerhouses of Boyertown High School and West Virginia University. email - k.kinkead@sportradar.com

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