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Bob Uecker, legendary baseball broadcaster, dead at 90

  • Bob Uecker, the legendary broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers, has died at the age of 90 after battling small cell lung cancer since early 2023.
  • Uecker, known as 'Mr. Baseball,' gained fame through his colorful broadcasting style and comedic appearances, including on Johnny Carson's show.
  • He played in Major League Baseball for six seasons and was awarded the Ford C. Frick Award by the Hall of Fame in 2003.
  • The Brewers called Uecker's passing 'one of the most difficult days in Milwaukee Brewers history,' highlighting his iconic status.
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Legendary broadcaster, Hall of Famer and actor Bob Uecker dies at age 90

Baseball icon Bob Uecker, the legendary Hall of Fame Milwaukee Brewers radio announcer, died Thursday at the age of 90. Uecker’s family said in a statement: “It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Bob. To many, he was an announcer and entertainer whose humor and voice transcended the game, but to us he was so much more. Bob faced a private battle with small cell lung cancer since early 2023, which he met with the same strength and …

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Just the News broke the news in Washington, United States on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
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