Bob Uecker, former baseball player and voice of the Milwaukee Brewers, passed away on the morning of Thursday, January 16, the team announced in a statement, calling the day one of the hardest in the history of the Brewers.
We are heartbroken to announce that Brewers icon & Baseball Hall of Famer Bob Uecker passed away today at the age of 90 pic.twitter.com/EJRBC8Cjj4
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) January 16, 2025
What did Bob Uecker die from?
According to Uecker’s family, the legendary American baseball figure had been battling small-cell lung cancer since early 2023, a condition that gradually deteriorated his health until it led to his death.
How old was Bob Uecker when he passed away?
The voice of the Milwaukee Brewers was 90 years old at the time of his death.
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Who was Bob Uecker?
Robert George Uecker was born on January 26, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. From a young age, he was a great baseball enthusiast, enjoying games of the Milwaukee Brewers in the minor leagues at Borchert Field. Over time, Bob, who was also an athlete, signed a professional contract with his hometown Milwaukee Braves and made his Major League debut on April 13, 1962.
During his career, he played as a catcher for three teams: the Braves (both Milwaukee and Atlanta), the Cardinals, and the Phillies. His final Major League game was in 1967 with the Atlanta Braves.
After retiring as a player in 1971, Bob returned to Milwaukee and began working as a radio broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers. He also gained recognition as a television commentator for Major League broadcasts, calling games for ABC in the ’70s and early ’80s, and for NBC in the ’90s.
In 1982, Uecker had the opportunity to call the World Series locally for the Brewers on WISN in Milwaukee. He became famous for his iconic phrase, “Get up! Get up! Get outta here! Gone!” whenever a Brewers player hit a home run.
With his first wife, Joyce, he had four children: Leeann, Steve, Sue Ann, and Bob Jr. In 1976, he married his second wife, Judy, in Louisiana, and they divorced in 2001.
What honors did Bob Uecker receive?
Bob Uecker was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2001. In 2003, he received the Ford C. Frick Award, which is annually given by the Baseball Hall of Fame to a broadcaster in recognition of their “major contributions to baseball.” Additionally, he is immortalized on the American Family Walk of Fame and the Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor.
What was Bob Uecker’s net worth?
The former Major League Baseball player had an estimated net worth of $10 million. It was estimated that his annual salary as a Brewers commentator was $2 million.
What are the Milwaukee Brewers?
The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They play in the National League Central Division of Major League Baseball and their home stadium is Miller Park.
Why are they called the Milwaukee Brewers?
The Milwaukee Brewers are named after the city’s rich brewing history.
Have the Milwaukee Brewers won a World Series?
No. The Milwaukee Brewers are one of five teams that have never won the Commissioner’s Trophy. The other teams are:
- Colorado Rockies
- San Diego Padres
- Seattle Mariners
- Tampa Bay Rays
