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.

MILWAUKEE -- Bob Uecker, who parlayed a forgettable playing career into a punch line for movie and TV appearances as "Mr. Baseball" and a Hall of Fame broadcasting tenure, has died. He was 90.

“I got an intentional walk from Sandy Koufax and I got out of a rundown against the Mets.” Get up, get outta here, get a day named after you! Governor declares Sept. 25 ‘Bob Uecker Day’ ...

MILWAUKEE — Bob Uecker, who parlayed a forgettable playing career into a punch line for movie and TV appearances as “Mr. Baseball” and a Hall of Fame broadcasting tenure, has died. He was 90.

Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker “Mr. Baseball” and honors from the Hall of Fame, has died.

Bob Uecker shown in March 1976, has been named the color commentator for ABC s coverage of major league baseball, premiering on Monday, April 12 (8.30-11.30 pm EST) on ABC.

Uecker only hit 14 home runs across his major league career but managed to hit a home run off legendary Hall of Fame Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax during the 1965 season as well as Fergie Jenkins ...

Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker “Mr. Baseball” and honors from the Hall of Fame, has died. He was 90. In a statement ...

Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker “Mr. Baseball” and honors from the Hall of Fame, has died. He was 90.

MILWAUKEE — Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker “Mr. Baseball” and honors from the Hall of Fame, has died. He was 90.

"I got an intentional walk from Sandy Koufax and I got out of a rundown against the Mets." Uecker also befriended former Brewers owner and MLB commissioner Bud Selig, who initially hired him as a ...