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

The baseball world was saddened to learn that Milwaukee Brewers legend and Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Bob Uecker passed away on Thursday at the age of 90.

Bob Uecker was one of the game’s most beloved figures throughout his 70-year career in baseball," Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. "In his six years in his hometown of Milwaukee as well as St. Louis, Philadelphia and Atlanta, Bob made ...

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Bob Uecker, known throughout the United States as “Mr. Baseball” died January 16 at the age of 90. Ten years ago, the then-Archbishop of Milwaukee Jerome E. Listecki – who retired last year – said Uecker used “self-effacing humor to bring appreciation and joy to those who share a love for the game he so well represents.”

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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.

Bob Uecker, who parlayed a forgettable playing career into a punch line for movie and TV appearances as “Mr. Baseball” and a Hall of Fame broadcasting tenure, has died. He was 90.

Bob Uecker, who parlayed a forgettable playing career into a punch line for movie and TV appearances as "Mr. Baseball" and a Hall of Fame broadcasting tenure, has died. He was 90.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred “No words will really do you justice but I ... there was no one better to have around than Bob Uecker. In every low moment, there was no one whose arm around the shoulder and uplifting words meant more than Bob Uecker ...

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