The former Braves catcher had a legendary career as the voice of the Milwuakee Brewers as well as leaving his mark on television and film

Bob Uecker was a famously mediocre Major League hitter who discovered that he was much more comfortable at a microphone than home plate. And that was just the start of a second career in entertainment that reached far beyond the ballpark.

F ormer major leaguer and legendary broadcaster Bob Uecker passed away Thursday at age 90 after a battle with cancer. Uecker suited up for the Milwaukee Braves in 1962 and 1963, a

Bob Uecker, the legendary voice of the Brewers who died Thursday at the age of 90, was battling a previously undisclosed illness.

The baseball community shares their condolences following the news of broadcast legend Bob Uecker's passing at the age of 90.

Former Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig pays respect to Bob Uecker following the baseball legend's passing

Hall of Famer Bob Uecker, known for his legendary broadcasting career after playing for teams like the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies, has died. He was 90.

Bob Uecker, the Hall of Fame baseball broadcaster with a quick wit and an unending love of the game, died Thursday. He was 90. Uecker had been battling small cell lung cancer since 2023, his family told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Ueck was the light of the Brewers, the soundtrack of our summers, the laughter in our hearts, and his passing is a profound loss.”

From his time as a backup catcher to appearances on Johnny Carson’s late night show, people far and wide knew Bob Uecker.

Bob Uecker didn't have to stretch much to play quick-witted broadcaster Harry Doyle in the movie "Major League." Milwaukee Brewers fans happily listened to that act for more than 50 years.