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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRest In Peace Mr Baseball, Bob Uecker.
He was a true gentleman and never insulted anyone but himself.
A few years back, I heard him in an interview where he was asked about his feelings about President Trump? He replied no comment, but did say he didnt like how Trump treated people around him. Uecker added if you cant insult yourself, dont insult others!
Uecker was one of those people who made a mark in the way I carry myself and I never met the man.
Diamond_Dog
(35,461 posts)And the classic line from broadcaster Harry Doyle in Major League .
Juuuust a bit outside!
GoCubsGo
(33,269 posts)He played a sports reporter. He did a bit of voice work, as well.
I always loved the guy, even though he worked for the Brewers. I'm going to miss him!
Rebl2
(15,150 posts)appear in a sitcom at one point? I saw him on an old Jonny Carson show a couple months back and he was really kind of funny.
imanamerican63
(14,461 posts)Rebl2
(15,150 posts)I didnt remember it was that show. Thanks for the info.
RANDYWILDMAN
(2,965 posts)is something I say all the time when things are not close to the intended target and every game I am sitting in the nose bleeds seats, I walk up saying "must be in the front row"
RIP Harry Doyle Aka Bob
Raven123
(6,188 posts)I had the pleasure of listening to some of Ueckers broadcasts of the Brewers. A true professional. Knowledgeable and entertaining. Loved Harry Doyle.
xmas74
(29,810 posts)Attend a game and ask about the Uecker seats.
You'll be glad you did.
RANDYWILDMAN
(2,965 posts)Oregon, long time Braves fan
I do remember the Gorman Thomas and Robin Yount teams
GusBob
(7,619 posts)He was the voice of summer. Great story teller . Sometimes his stories got in the way of the play by play, but it was very entertaining. In the last 2 seasons he would be off the mark on a few calls, and he would make that entertaining too. Brewers fans knew he had health issues but he never talked about it.
I have been dreading this day for awhile. When the Mets knocked the Brewers out this past year, you coud hear it in his emotional voice at the end of the game. He knew it was nearing the end and a last call, so it seemed
xmas74
(29,810 posts)Not making it to the WS these past few years was giving Jim something to hold onto. If we didn't win the WS it was because Ueck needed something to keep him going.
I heard it in his voice last season and I knew.
Johonny
(22,476 posts)He was funny and talented actor and baseball announcer. A terrible player 😀
LetMyPeopleVote
(156,451 posts)senseandsensibility
(20,513 posts)RIP, Mr. Baseball
xmas74
(29,810 posts)When I heard it they needed three grand,lol.
senseandsensibility
(20,513 posts)It's funny. My hubby is a frustrated sports writer and trivia buff (he would have been a great sports writer) and he loved the guy.
a kennedy
(32,503 posts)Johnny loved his humor RIP Mr Milwaukee Baseball.