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A Chippewa Falls man is honoring former Milwaukee Brewers announcer Bob Uecker with a unique art tribute this summer.
Kay Adams throws out first pitch at Wrigley Field for Bob Uecker, sparking social media buzz with her surprise left-handed ...
Wayne Osmond, 73. A singer, guitarist and founding member of the million-album-selling family act The Osmonds, who were known ...
Uecker was also part of network broadcast for World Series games in 1981, 1995, and 1997. But even with his nationwide appeal and success in Hollywood, Uecker returned to Milwaukee to call season ...
APPLETON (WLUK) -- Every winter, after starring on late night shows, TV series, commercials and movies, Bob Uecker would return to his home state. “Bob was a national voice,” said Brewers ...
And you know he is looking down upon them and hoping to get a World Series.” ESPN honored Bob Uecker before the start of the Brewers vs. Yankees game.
As for the Series itself, Uecker once said he "sat his way through it" — starting catcher Tim McCarver played every inning of the seven-game set. Uecker's playing days only lasted from 1962-67 ...
Again, Uecker's presentation featured a series of one-liners and, finally, some earnestness. "I signed a very modest $3,000 bonus with the Braves in Milwaukee, which I'm sure a lot of you know.
Uecker responds, sublimely, “Ahhhhh must be in the frunt row!”; the spot ends with him far away in a remote upper deck. That Uecker 2.0 persona travelled well to scripted TV and film.
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.
From unforgettable moments in the Brewers' broadcast booth to hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from the Major League films, Uecker shares his passion for the game, his love for the fans, and ...
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.