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Uecker, who died Thursday at 90, used to sit in the bullpen at Connie Mack Stadium and deliver play-by-play commentary into a beer cup.

Bob Uecker took a radio gig with the Milwaukee Brewers in 1971. He stayed in that job the rest of his career, becoming a franchise and national icon.

The baseball world lost one of its most iconic stars Thursday morning when the Milwaukee Brewers announced the death of Bob Uecker.

Bob Uecker, one of the most well-known and beloved broadcasters in sports history, has died. The Milwaukee Brewers announced in a statement on Thursday

The passing of Milwaukee Brewers icon Bob Uecker reverberated throughout the organization and city on Thursday, with fans, community leaders and others celebrating the man who touched countless lives across more than five decades in the broadcast booth.

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Bob Uecker, beloved Milwaukee Brewers announcer and baseball legend, has passed away at 90. Known for his humor and Major League movies role.

(NEXSTAR) — Mr. Baseball himself, Bob Uecker, has died, the Milwaukee Brewers confirmed on Thursday. He was 90. “Today we take on the heaviest of burdens,” the Brewers wrote in a statement shared on X. “Today, we say goodbye to our beloved friend, Bob Uecker.” The team did not provide any additional details.

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