- Uecker moved from player to successful broadcaster
- Former catcher also known for role in Major League
Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who career earned the moniker “Mr Baseball” and honors from the Hall of Fame, has died. He was 90.
The team announced Uecker died on Thursday morning, calling it “one of the most difficult days in Milwaukee Brewers history.” In a statement released by the club, Uecker’s family said he had suffered from small cell lung cancer since early 2023.