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Image info
| Artist | Steve Paluch |
|---|---|
| Credit | Own work |
| License | cc-by-sa-3.0 |
| Desc | Bob Uecker acknowledges the crowd at Miller Park shortly before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the start of Game 1 of the NL Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Arizona Diamondbacks on October 1st, 2011. |
| Usage | Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 |
American baseball player and actor
Bob Uecker is ...
Alive
| Born | 26 January 1935 in Milwaukee |
|---|---|
| Age | 88 years, 5 months |
| Sex or gender | male |
|---|---|
| Country of citizenship | United States of America |
| Birth name | Robert George Uecker |
| Occupation | actor, baseball player, film actor, television actor and sports commentator |
| Country for sport | United States of America |
| Awards | WWE Hall of Fame |
| Sport | baseball |
| Member of sports team | Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals |
| Educated at | Lynde & Harry Bradley Technology and Trade School |
About Bob Uecker
Bob Uecker: The Baseball Player Turned Actor Who Became a Legend
Bob Uecker was born on January 26, 1935, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He grew up playing baseball and eventually became a professional player, spending six seasons in the major leagues as a catcher for the Milwaukee Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, and Atlanta Braves.
But it was Uecker's wit and humor that made him a legend. He became a beloved broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers, where he coined the phrase "front-row Joe" for fans who sat in the front row and became known for his hilarious stories and one-liners.
Uecker's humor also led him to a successful career in acting. He appeared in several movies, including the Major League franchise, where he played the character of Harry Doyle, a fictional play-by-play announcer for the Cleveland Indians.
Uecker's talent and humor have earned him numerous accolades, including induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame, the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame, and the WWE Hall of Fame. He has also received the Ford C. Frick Award for broadcasting excellence and the Bobblehead Hall of Fame's Lifetime Achievement Award.
Despite his success, Uecker remains humble and grateful for his career. "I'm just a guy who loves baseball and loves to make people laugh," he once said.
References:
- "Bob Uecker." Baseball-Reference.com. https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/u/ueckebo01.shtml
- "Bob Uecker." IMDb.com. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0879836/
- "Bob Uecker." National Radio Hall of Fame. https://www.radiohalloffame.com/bob-uecker/
- "Bob Uecker." Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame. https://www.wihalloffame.com/inductees/bob-uecker/
- "Bob Uecker." WWE Hall of Fame. https://www.wwe.com/superstars/bob-uecker
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