Bob Uecker Funeral | ‘Mr. Baseball’ Bob Uecker Farewell & Last Emotional Tribute
Uecker was diagnosed with small-cell lung cancer in 2023. He died at his Menomonee Falls home on January 16, 2025, ten days shy of his 91st birthday.
What was Bob Uecker’s cause of death?
Uecker, the backup catcher turned Hollywood star, and the legendary radio voice of his hometown Brewers for more than five decades, died early Thursday after a private, multiyear battle with cancer. He was 90.
A memorial to honor the death of Bob Uecker at American Family Field at his statue continues to grow on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. Uecker died yesterday at 90. For 54 seasons he was the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers.
Fans have placed mementos on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 at the statue of Bob Uecker at American Family Field who died yesterday at 90. For 54 seasons he was the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers.
Angela Peterson / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Bob Uecker’s appearance on Johnny Carson were always must see TV.
Here he is on The Tonight Show, going over photos of his career, including the famous Bob Gibson photo. 😂 pic.twitter.com/gMkX5qFddL
— Danny Deraney (@DannyDeraney) January 16, 2025
Who was Bob Uecker?
Robert George Uecker was born on January 26, 1934, he was an American professional baseball catcher and sportscaster who served as the play-by-play announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB) for 54 seasons.
He was also an occasional television and film actor.
RIP Bob Uecker.
There will never be another.
pic.twitter.com/8VL1vE3K2G— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) January 16, 2025
“It is his kindness, humility, and love for family and friends that we will hold closest to our hearts”
– The Uecker Family
Uecker was honored by the National Baseball Hall of Fame with its 2003 Ford C. Frick Award in recognition of his broadcasting career.
The magic of Major League doesn’t exist without Bob Uecker. His commentary was perfect and no other voice could have filled that role. A legendary commentator whose voice will be missed forever. Rest easy Bob.
Thoughts and Prayers
Rest in peace
We are heartbroken to announce that Brewers icon & Baseball Hall of Famer Bob Uecker passed away today at the age of 90 pic.twitter.com/EJRBC8Cjj4
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) January 16, 2025