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CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - A Chippewa County man is using his backyard to pay tribute to a sports broadcasting legend.
A Chippewa Falls man is honoring former Milwaukee Brewers announcer Bob Uecker with a unique art tribute this summer.
Bob Uecker’s Wisconsin home: a place of comfort, laughter, and legacy for the legendary player and broadcaster.
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Bob Uecker, the Milwaukee native who became one of baseball's most cherished orators while calling Brewers games, died Thursday. He was 90 years old. Uecker's family released a statement through ...
FILE - Bob Uecker throws the ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of the National League wildcard baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in ...
Uecker's friends and colleagues remember 'Mr. Baseball' As the tributes pour in for Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker, he’s being remembered by childhood friends and colleagues.
‘Mr. Baseball’ was born in Milwaukee in 1934 and grew up watching the Milwaukee Brewers play at Borchert Field. Uecker joined the Army in 1954 and became a corporal, while also playing baseball.
Bob Uecker, known throughout the United States as “Mr. Baseball” died January 16 at the age of 90. Ten years ago, the then-Archbishop of Milwaukee Jerome E. Listecki – who retired last year ...
MILWAUKEE — Bob Uecker, who parlayed a forgettable playing career into a punch line for movie and TV appearances as “Mr. Baseball” and a Hall of Fame broadcasting tenure, has died. He was 90.