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Bob Uecker, legendary baseball broadcaster, dead at 90

Bob Uecker, the legendary broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers, has died at the age of 90 after battling small cell lung cancer since early 2023.
Uecker, known as 'Mr. Baseball,' gained fame through his colorful broadcasting style and comedic appearances, including on Johnny Carson's show.
He played in Major League Baseball for six seasons and was awarded the Ford C. Frick Award by the Hall of Fame in 2003.
The Brewers called Uecker's passing 'one of the most difficult days in Milwaukee Brewers history,' highlighting his iconic status.

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Dodge City Daily Globe - Dodge City, KS

Brewers announcer ‘Mr. Baseball’ dies at 90 - Dodge City Daily Globe

Mark SheltonDodge City GlobeMilwaukee Brewers broadcasting legend Bob Uecker passed away on Jan.16 at the age of 90, as announced by the Brewers. “Today, we… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

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realnewsnow.com

Baseball World Loses Beloved Voice, Bob Uecker - Real News Now

The Milwaukee Brewers baseball team is mourning a great loss, their beloved voice for half a century, Bob Uecker, has passed away at the age of 90. The team communicated his departure to the world on a solemn Thursday, expressing their deep sorrow over the loss of the Brewers’ symbol and Baseball Hall of Famer. Uecker’s family unveiled his years-long battle with small cell lung cancer, which began in 2023. Despite his health challenges, Uecker a…

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WABC

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Legendary broadcaster, Hall of Famer and actor Bob Uecker dies at age 90

Baseball icon Bob Uecker, the legendary Hall of Fame Milwaukee Brewers radio announcer, died Thursday at the age of 90. Uecker’s family said in a statement: “It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Bob. To many, he was an announcer and entertainer whose humor and voice transcended the game, but to us he was so much more. Bob faced a private battle with small cell lung cancer since early 2023, which he met with the same strength and …

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nationalworld.com

Bob Uecker dead at 90: Legendary broadcaster was known as ‘Mr Baseball’

Bob Uecker was a baseball broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers and appeared in the 1989 movie Major League and their sequels.

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The Japan Times

Beloved Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker dies at 90

'Ueck was the light of the Brewers, the soundtrack of our summers, the laughter in our hearts, and his passing is a profound loss,' the team said in a statement.

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thepatriotlight.com

ThePatriotLight - Bob Uecker, Beloved Brewers Broadcaster Known As ‘Mr. Baseball,’ Passes Away At 90 – One America News Network

ThePatriotLight - Bob Uecker is honored for 50 years of broadcasting before the game at American Family Field on September 25, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) OAN Staff James Meyers3:30 PM – Thursday, January 16, 2025 Bob Uecker, known as “Mr. Baseball” and the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers for 54 years that earned him a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame, died Thursday at the age of 90. Advertisement We are sa…

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