A native of Wisconsin, born and raised in Milwaukee, Uecker turned a middling, five-year stint as an MLB catcher during the 1960s into a broadcasting career that spanned six decades, made him a mainstay in Hollywood and saw his everyman persona become as synonymous with the Brewers as the Miller Lite beer he served as spokesman for.

Bob Uecker brought the Brewers to life for generations of fans. And that was just the start of a second career in entertainment that reached far beyond the ballpark. Uecker, the backup catcher turned Hollywood star,

Bob Uecker, who transformed his futility as a baseball player into a successful second career as a baseball broadcaster, humorist and comic actor in television, film and commercials, died Jan. 16 at 90.

To refer to Bob Uecker simply as the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers would tell only a fraction of his impact. He was also its heart and soul.

We're all mourning the loss of Bob Uecker on Thursday, with Mr. Baseball dying at the age of 90 after an incredible life that included an MLB stint, the Brewers' play-by-play job and an acting career.

He found his niche in the announcer booth and as a comedian. Ueucker earned the nickname “Mr. Baseball” by Johnny Carson whose “Tonight Show” Ueucker appeared on more than 100 times.

Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honours from the Hall of Fame, has died. He was 90.

Beloved baseball broadcaster and actor Bob Uecker, who parlayed an unremarkable playing career into an decades-long stint behind the mic and in front of the camera, died on Thursday, officials said.

The baseball world lost one of its most iconic stars Thursday morning when the Milwaukee Brewers announced the death of Bob Uecker.

Legendary broadcaster and former big-league player Bob Uecker died on Thursday at age 90, the Milwaukee Brewers announced. Uecker, best known for his larger-than-life personality and witticisms, was a player before he became a personality.