R.I.P. "Bob"

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R.I.P. "Bob"

PostThu Jan 16, 2025 5:16 pm

Uecker's family said in a statement that he "brought joy to countless listeners through his wit, charisma, and love for baseball, Milwaukee, and all of Wisconsin, creating a legacy that will forever be cherished. While his contributions to the game are noteworthy, it is his kindness, humility, and love for family and friends that we will hold closest to our hearts."
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Re: R.I.P. "Bob"

PostThu Jan 16, 2025 6:46 pm

R.I.P. Mr. Baseball. Bob Uecker passes away at 90! He was one of my all time favorites ...

On signing with the Braves for $3,000: “That bothered my dad at the time because he didn't have that kind of dough to pay out. But he eventually scraped it up.”

On his hitting prowess: “A .200 lifetime batting average in the Major Leagues tied me with another sports great averaging 200 or better in a 10-year period -- Don Carter, one of our top bowlers.”
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Re: R.I.P. "Bob"

PostThu Jan 16, 2025 9:26 pm

Didn’t pay much attention when he played but sure enjoyed his great announcing, especially his humor! There’s never been a guy like him!,
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Re: R.I.P. "Bob"

PostFri Jan 17, 2025 12:01 am

A sad day for any baseball fan.
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Re: R.I.P. "Bob"

PostFri Jan 17, 2025 8:19 am

Hey now, Aiko Aiko an nay

good stuff, great memories...legendary commercial run (all Miller Lite ads from that era)

https://ftw.usatoday.com/2025/01/bob-uecker- -lite-commercials-ads
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Re: R.I.P. "Bob"

PostSat Jan 18, 2025 4:44 pm

I can imagine Bob, in the choir of the angkes, playing the harp in the front row.
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Re: R.I.P. "Bob"

PostSat Jan 18, 2025 7:55 pm

elpasopesos wrote:I can imagine Bob, in the choir of the angkes, playing the harp in the front row.


If he plays the harp like he played the tuba he wil be shooting arrows with it.....

https://www.mlb.com/cut4/that-time-bob- ... es-game-c2
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Re: R.I.P. "Bob"

PostMon Jan 20, 2025 3:33 pm

His induction speech into the HOF is classic...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7dG5HCKeWA

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