Well, of course, it is World Series time, and as I’ve said before, when the word baseball is mentioned, I guess my name would ...

Whether you know him from his broadcasting work in Major League Baseball, through his appearances back in the day on the ...

For those of us who watched, worked or played at Braves Field in the 1950s and early ’60s, Uecker’s passing brought back fond ...

Bob Uecker parlayed a forgettable baseball career into comedic gold.

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.

January 16th, 2025 by Jake Cain The baseball world is mourning the loss of Bob Uecker, a man whose wit and humor transcended his on-field career, making him a beloved figure in both the sports and ...

He had “Tonight Show” appearances with Johnny Carson ... More Local News Uecker was given the nickname “Mr. Baseball” by Carson. His professional career lasted six seasons with three ...

Bob Uecker's death has prompted all kinds of memories from his baseball, broadcasting and acting career to resurface.

While summers will never feel the same going forward without the voice of Bob Uecker humming on the radio, Mr. Baseball will forever be a fabric of Wisconsin threaded in Milwaukee Brewers history.

That performance caught Hirt’s attention, and the musician set him up to appear on “The Tonight Show” with Johnny ... Carson was the one who dubbed Uecker “Mr. Baseball.” ...