Beloved Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker, 'Mr. Baseball,' dies at 90 - ESPN

MILWAUKEE — Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who, after a short playing career, earned the moniker «Mr. Baseball» and honors from the Hall of Fame, has died. He was 90.

The team announced Uecker died 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 «faced a private battle with small cell lung cancer» since early 2023.

«Even in the face of this challenge, his enthusiasm for life was always present, never allowing his spirit to falter,» the family said.

«It is his kindness, humility, and love for family and friends that we will hold closest to our hearts»

— The Uecker Family pic.twitter.com/lggU2BdOSw

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«Bob was the genuine item: always the funniest person in any room he was in, and always an outstanding ambassador for our National Pastime,» MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. «We are grateful for this baseball life like no other, and we will never forget him. On behalf of Major League Baseball, I extend my deepest sympathy to Bob's family, his many friends across the game, Brewers fans, and the countless baseball fans who admired him.»

Uecker was best known as a colorful comedian and broadcaster who earned his nickname during one of his numerous appearances on Johnny Carson's late-night show.

Born and raised in Milwaukee, Uecker was a beloved member of the baseball community and a pillar of the sport in Wisconsin.

When the Brewers clinched the NL Central title in 2024, manager Pat Murphy threw an arm around Uecker in the locker room, pulling him in tight as players white-knuckled their corks, ready to shower him