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Entering his 37th year behind the mic as a Major League Baseball broadcaster for his hometown team calling play-by-play on WTMJ-Radio and the Brewers Radio Network, Bob Uecker will celebrate his 52nd year in professional baseball in 2007.
Uecker earned the 2003 Ford C. Frick Award and will forever be recognized in Baseball’s Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. On July 27, 2003, he made one of the most memorable speeches in Hall of Fame induction history as he left his audience, including former President George H. Bush, in tears from laughter.
In 2003, Uecker also joined former Brewers general manager, Harry Dalton, as a member of the Brewers Walk of Fame, located near home plate outside of Miller Park. He and Dalton joined Robin Yount, Paul Molitor, Hank Aaron, Rollie Fingers, Allan H. (Bud) Selig, Jim Gantner, Gorman Thomas and Cecil Cooper in receiving this special honor.
Affectionately known across the country as "Mr. Baseball," Uecker has completed 26 seasons as the club's number one announcer. Uecker is highly respected in the industry, having been inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2001, where he joined such baseball broadcasting luminaries as Vince Scully, Mel Allen, Red Barber, Ernie Harwell and Jack Brickhouse as well as other American icons such as Bob Hope, Jack Benny, Edward R. Murrow and Orson Welles.
Uecker has been named Wisconsin Sportscaster of the Year five times during his career and was inducted into the Wisconsin Sports Hall of Fame in 1998.
His big break can be traced to a 1969 visit with Al Hirt, a renowned jazz trumpeter from New Orleans, which would alter Uecker's life forever. Hirt opened a small nightclub in Atlanta and asked Uecker to come on stage. Hirt was so impressed, he arranged an appearance for Uecker on the "Tonight Show," starring Johnny Carson. Uecker became one of Carson's favorite guests, making some 100 appearances before Carson retired in 1992. He also made appearances on the Mike Douglas and Merv Griffin shows, Late Night with David Letterman and as a guest host on Saturday Night Live.
Uecker became a national celebrity and the ABC Network took advantage of his popularity. He made appearances on "The Superstars" and "The Midnight Special," which opened the door for more high-profile appearances.
A versatile talent, Uecker’s credits go far beyond guest appearances and play-by-play. In 1985, Uecker launched a television acting career as one of the stars of ABC's sitcom "Mr. Belvedere," which put 122 episodes into syndication. He also hosted two syndicated television shows, "Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports" and "Bob Uecker's War of the Stars." He was one of the Miller Lite All-Stars in popular commercials for Lite Beer from Miller. Uecker was cast as a radio announcer in the film "Major League," which was filmed at County Stadium, and the sequel, "Major League II."
His experience broadcasting Brewers games both on radio and television gained Uecker national recognition as he went on to serve as play-by-play announcer for ABC Sports coverage of Monday Night Baseball, the League Championship Series and the World Series.
Uecker's accomplishments are not limited to the electronic medium. A former catcher who spent six seasons in the Major Leagues, Bob authored a book entitled "Catcher In the Wry," a humorous look back on the years he spent with the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies. One of his career highlights as a player came in 1964, when he was a member of the World Champion St. Louis Cardinals.
Despite his national attention and success, Bob never forgot his roots. His philanthropic efforts benefit several local organizations, including the United Performing Arts Fund, the Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer Fund, the Milwaukee Symphony, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee and Big Brothers/Big Sisters. In addition, Uecker is an advocate for organizations that battle cystic fibrosis and heart disease and is involved with the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. He also chairs the popular Bob Uecker Celebrity Fishing Tournament for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
For his efforts, Uecker was inducted into the Wisconsin Performing Artists Hall of Fame in 1993. The Hall of Fame was established in 1983 to honor nationally and internationally known performing artists with Wisconsin ties. In 1994, he was elected to the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame. In January 1995, he earned the "Big B.A.T." Award from the Baseball Assistance Team at a dinner in New York City for his continuing support of former Major League stars who are in need of assistance.
(Bio courtesy of BrewersRadioNetwork.com)
For more than 30 years he has been the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers.
On November 3, 2001, in his 31st season calling Milwaukee Brewers games, Bob became only the 9th Baseball Announcer in history to be elected to the
National Radio Hall of Fame."
 Washington Post | Adam Dunn Scolded, But Not Fined, For Visiting Bob Uecker FanHouse Bob Uecker is very fond of Adam Dunn. It's obvious from the way he talks about Dunn that he's a fan of him as a player and a person. ... Nationals 'addressed' Adam Dunn's visit to radio booth Edwin Jackson Or Adam Dunn: Who Helps The Nationals More? Wire Taps: Monday's Washington Nationals' Adam Dunn Trade Chatter Wrap. |
 MiamiHerald.com | Brewers broadcaster Uecker returns to booth MiamiHerald.com By Sports Network Legendary broadcaster Bob Uecker made his return to the booth on Friday, when the Brewers began a three-game series versus Washington. ... Uecker happy to be back at ballpark Bob Uecker Returns to Booth: His Top TV Moments Bob Uecker Returns to Broadcast Booth |
 Fox11online.com | Bob Uecker returning to Brewers' radio booth USA Today Popular broadcaster Bob Uecker, who underwent heart surgery April 30, will return to the Milwaukee Brewers' radio booth for Friday's game against the ... Milwaukee Brewers' Announcer Bob Uecker Will Be Returning To The Booth Bob Uecker to Return to Brewers Broadcasts on Friday Brewers broadcaster Uecker nears return to booth |
 SB Nation DC (blog) | Dunn pays visit to Uecker in radio booth MLB.com ... went to the radio booth to see Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker, who to returned to work this weekend after undergoing heart surgery on April 30. ... Adam Dunn Sneaks Into Booth To Check On Bob Uecker, May Face Fine (Video) Adam Dunn Surprises Bob Uecker ... During A Game Nationals Journal |
 The Nats Blog (blog) | Zimmermann heads to Harrisburg on rehab MLB.com WASHINGTON -- Manager Jim Riggleman said the team spoke to Adam Dunn about going up to the press box to see broadcaster Bob Uecker in full uniform during ... Nationals considering JD Martin's replacement |
 msnbc.com | MLB notes: July 22 Lexington Herald Leader ASSOCIATED PRESS - Milwaukee Brewers radio announcer Bob Uecker smiles at a news conference Friday, May 14, 2010, in Milwaukee. ... Cubs look ahead after Piniella says he'll call it quits |
 Bay News 9 | Edmonds to play out season as if it's his last MLB.com "I was in here when [Bob] Uecker was talking about me playing defense, saying I could run and flag stuff down in the gaps. "I almost wanted to call up and ... Uecker's back, despite doctors' orders Brewers Take It to Washington, 7-5 Saturday Morning Wisconsin Sports Report |
Top 5 Sports Stories Huffington Post (blog) Iconic Brewers announcer, 75-year old Bob Uecker, returns to the broadcast booth tonight following heart surgery. * New Orleans star guard Chris Paul wants ... |
 CBC.ca | NL inside pitch Arizona Daily Star Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker will be behind the microphone this weekend in Milwaukee, just three months after heart surgery. The 75-year-old Uecker is in ... Beanballs vs. Giants get Torre, 2 players suspended |
Brewers Round 'em Up: Tuesday 07.27.10 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (blog) On Friday's game against the Nationals, Bob Uecker was wondering whether Adam Dunn's glove was being used at first base by Alberto Gonzalez. ... |