‘Baseball Icon’: Sports World Mourns the Death of Legendary Broadcaster Bob Uecker
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Longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker has died at 90. Team announced the news of his passing Thursday morning.
In a statement, the Brewers said:
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.
Uecker was the Brewers’ play-by-play announcer for more than half a century. He became such an icon that his voice even made its way to Hollywood, acting as an announcer in the Charlie Sheen-led sports comedy Major League.
Immediately after the news broke, countless tributes to the legendary sportscaster were posted online.
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