The sports world lost on icon on Thursday as “Mr. Baseball” Bob Uecker passed away at the age of 90. Uecker had called Milwaukee Brewers games for over 50 years, was a World Series champion from his playing days with the St. Louis Cardinals, and entertained millions with his sense of humor.
It’s almost impossible to put into words the size and scope of Uecker’s career over the last several decades. It’s hard to find anyone who could match what he meant to not only the sport of baseball, but also just how beloved he was as an actor and everyday funny man. Whether it was his role in Major League, his appearances with Johnny Carson, his commercial work, or even some of the legendary stories passed down by his friends, Bob Uecker was a larger than life figure in every way imaginable.
After his passing, there were scores of tributes shared for Uecker on social media from every corner of the baseball world from former Brewers owner and MLB commissioner Bud Selig to the Baseball Hall of Fame and countless individuals on MLB Network, who offered live coverage and reflections. Others shared their own retrospectives about his career including Fox Sports’ Tom Rinaldi, who did a brilliant interview and profile piece with Uecker this past summer around the MLB All-Star Game.
Bob Uecker’s affable personality and eternally optimistic outlook made him an instant fan favorite in Milwaukee and across the nation. pic.twitter.com/ovZEhOkXFC
β National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum βΎ (@baseballhall) January 16, 2025
Commissioner Emeritus Bud Selig on Bob Uecker: pic.twitter.com/G1KzRa0b0s
β Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) January 16, 2025
#MLBNHotStove reacts to the passing of baseball legend Bob Uecker, reflecting on memories and his unforgettable legacy. pic.twitter.com/Kxguxp5zLD
β MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) January 16, 2025
RIP Bob Uecker π
Last season, Tom Rinaldi did a special sit-down interview with Mr. Baseball, where he reflected on his experiences and the moments that made him a beloved figure in the sport. ππ pic.twitter.com/6jKb5u2c88
β FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) January 16, 2025
“He was one of the guys and that was the most special thing.”@AdamMcCalvy reflects on his memories with Bob Uecker, his last time on air for the Brewers and the permanent impact Bob made on the Milwaukee community. #MLBNHotStove pic.twitter.com/GljtQ76mQn
β MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) January 16, 2025
“Whenever there was a historical moment for the Milwaukee Brewers, you can bet that not only you remember Bob Uecker’s voice, but probably your father and your grandfather.”
During “The Sounds of Baseball: Bob Uecker,” Tom Verducci acknowledged the legendary announcer’sβ¦ pic.twitter.com/vpcNrYuME4
β MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) January 16, 2025
There were also those who shared their tributes remembering Bob Uecker for his incredible accomplishments in a wide-ranging career both in sports and entertainment and for his impact off the field and away from the microphone.
#Brewers Bob Uecker called approximately 2.5 percent of all MLB games in history β including those played before the advent of television and even radio broadcasting.
β Ryan M. Spaeder (@theaceofspaeder) January 16, 2025
Rest in peace to the legend, Bob Uecker.
What a life. What a career.
World Series champion.
TV star.
Movie star. (Juuuuust a bit outside)
Legendary backstage wrestling interviewer.
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β Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) January 16, 2025
In every moment of elation, 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 Ueckerβs.
Today we lost an absolute legend and treasured human being. RIP Bobππ pic.twitter.com/Wd1g1zGFGG
β Brent Suter (@bruter24) January 16, 2025
Godspeed, Bob Uecker. As a kid, I spent many nights at County Stadium with my Uncle Mike, your voice a warm part of all of those memories. Not to mention WrestleMania, Mr. Belvedere, or that Major League is my favorite movie because of you. Rest well, sir. Give Andre a receipt. pic.twitter.com/IgRtmq5iby
β Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) January 16, 2025
At the base of the Bob Uecker statue outside American Family Field right now: A single, unopened can of Miller Lite.
βI must be in the front row.β pic.twitter.com/wyZ5Zpv7Md
β Curt Hogg (@CyrtHogg) January 16, 2025
It’s almost impossible to envision anyone else ever matching the career and life that Bob Uecker had. He was 90 years old.