January 16th, 2025 by Jake Cain The baseball world is mourning the loss of Bob Uecker, a man whose wit and humor transcended his on-field career, making him a beloved figure in both the sports and entertainment industries.

Most will remember Bob Uecker as longtime voice of the Milwaukee Brewers. I will remember him for his appearances on Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.

Whether you know him from his broadcasting work in Major League Baseball, through his appearances back in the day on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, as a television actor, for his role in Miller Lite commercials or as Harry Doyle from the movie Major League,

For those of us who watched, worked or played at Braves Field in the 1950s and early ’60s, Uecker’s passing brought back fond memories of a time when baseball was the prominent summer pastime.” | Opin

In many ways I think he's the funniest man I've ever met:' Bob Uecker and Johnny Carson Hirt gave a recommendation to celebrated "The Tonight Show" host Johnny Carson, and beginning in 1970, Uecker made close to 100 appearances on Carson’s showt to doing ...

Sure, we'll know him as the voice of Brewers baseball forever, but we'll always have a career full of laughs from Ueck, as well.

Others recognized the legend at Marcus Theatres. They are showing the classic movie "Major League," in the film, Uecker plays broadcaster Harry Doyle. "I went on the first day on Friday to see it, you know, because I love Bob Uecker," said Margaret Roushar, who saw the film.

Uecker left us with so many smiles that I wanted to pay tribute to his amazing baseball life with this collection of fun facts.

Bob Uecker has died. Although best known for his legendary stint as the play-by-play radio announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers—a job he held for 54 years, continuing into the 2024 season—Uecker was also a sort of sports-based renaissance man.

In 1983, KCRA 3 caught up with Uecker at Spring Training. He talked about his fight to avoid getting cut from the team back in his playing days and how he always knew there was more for him to do off the field after his career. Watch the archive interview in the video player above.

I want to take a few minutes to tell you about my good friend, Bob Uecker. I should preface these remarks by noting that my personal interactions with Bob were very, very limited, and he likely did not remember any of them. But that does not matter, because he and I spent countless hours together…just apart.

Bob Uecker parlayed a forgettable baseball career into comedic gold.