Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
Others recognized the legend at Marcus Theatres. They are showing the classic movie "Major League," in the film, Uecker plays broadcaster Harry Doyle. "I went on the first day on Friday to see it, you know, because I love Bob Uecker," said Margaret Roushar, who saw the film.
"Major League" is returning to the big screen to honor the late Bob Uecker. CEO of Marcus Corporation Greg Marcus joins FOX6 WakeUp with more on how you can check out the movie that was filmed right here in Milwaukee at Country Stadium.
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Word of Bob Uecker’s death reached us after the editorials for last Friday’s edition were already done. But there’s no way we can let his passing go without a tribute.
Most will remember Bob Uecker as longtime voice of the Milwaukee Brewers. I will remember him for his appearances on Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.
The beloved voice of the Milwaukee Brewers starred in 'Mr. Belvedere' and 'Major League,' and was delightfully self-deprecating on 'The Tonight Show' and in beer ads.
Governor Tony Evers honors the late Bob Uecker, celebrating his legacy as "Mr. Baseball" in Wisconsin and beyond.
A giant banner saying, "We'll miss you, Bob," was placed in front of the Brewers team store at the ballpark for fans to sign and write a message for "Mr. Baseball."
As a catcher for the Milwaukee Braves, the St. Louis Cardinals and the Philadelphia Phillies, Uecker hit .200 with 14 home runs. As a Brewers catcher in the mid-2000s, Chad Moeller hit .204 with 14 home runs. In Uecker, Moeller said on Thursday, he found a friend who could needle him with sweetness.
Bob Uecker, the voice of the team on the airwaves for 54 years, a Baseball Hall of Famer and local, statewide and national icon, died Thursday.