Remembering Bob Uecker: ‘Mr. Baseball’ dies at 90 years old

NBC News’ Sam Brock looks back on the life and legacy of Bob Uecker, beloved baseball announcer, Hall of Famer and “Major League” actor.

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Bob Uecker, beloved baseball announcer and 'Major League' actor, dies at 90

Beloved baseball broadcaster and actor Bob Uecker, who parlayed an unremarkable playing career into a decadeslong stint behind the mic and in front of the camera, died on Thursday, officials said.
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Bob Uecker, Clubhouse Wit-Turned-Popular Sportscaster, Dies at 90

Uecker turned his meager baseball career into humorous fodder covering games on TV and as a commercial pitchman.
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Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer known as "Mr. Baseball," dies at age 90

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.
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Bob Uecker dies at 90: Iconic Brewers broadcaster called games for 54 years, starred in 'Major League'

Uecker was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003
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Beloved Brewers broadcaster Uecker dies at 90

Longtime Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker has died at the age of 90, the team announced Thursday.
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'Mr. Baseball' Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer, dies at 90

Bob Uecker, 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, has died
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Bob Uecker, longtime voice of the Brewers and a star of 'Major League,' dies at 90

Bob Uecker's career in professional baseball started in 1956.
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Shotaro Morii, 18-year-old 2-way player, bypasses Japanese baseball to sign with Athletics

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Bob Uecker, colorful comedian and Baseball Hall of Famer, dies

From his time as a backup catcher to appearances on Johnny Carson's late night show to his more than five decades in the broadcast booth, people far and wide knew Bob Uecker.
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Remembering Bob Uecker: ‘Mr. Baseball’ dies at 90 years old

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Bob Uecker, beloved baseball announcer and 'Major League' actor, dies at 90

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'Mr. Baseball' Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer, dies at 90

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