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MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Brewers icon and Baseball Hall of Famer Bob Uecker has died.
The Milwaukee Brewers shared the legendary announcer died Thursday at the age of 90.
Uecker began his major league career in 1962 with the Milwaukee Braves before the franchise moved to Atlanta.
In 2024 he celebrated his 68th year in baseball and 53rd season as a broadcaster, calling games on Newsradio 620 WTMJ and the Brewers Radio Network.
“Today we take on the heaviest of burdens. Today, we say goodbye to our beloved friend, Bob Uecker.
Ueck was the light of the Brewers, the soundtrack of our summers, the laughter in our hearts, and his passing is a profound loss. He was the heart and soul of Wisconsin and a dear friend. Bob loved people; his presence warmed every room and he had a way of welcoming all of us into his world as if we were lifelong friends.
Saying goodbye to Bob shakes us all. He was so much more than a Milwaukee Brewers icon. He was a national treasure. Bob entertained us with his words and storytelling, so it is no surprise that his passing now leaves us at a loss for our own words.
There is no describing the impact Ueck had on so many, and no words for how much he was loved. We are left with a giant void in our hearts, but also remember the laughter and joy he brought to our lives.”
– Milwaukee Brewers
