The world of baseball and fans mourn the loss of Bob Uecker, the renowned broadcaster and former MLB player who passed away recently. Uecker’s death marks the end of an era in baseball broadcasting, as fans and colleagues reflect on his remarkable career and indomitable spirit.Former Brewers owner and MLB Commissioner, Bud Selig, issued a heartfelt statement expressing the depth of his friendship with Uecker. “I am heartbroken with the loss of my dear lifelong friend Bob Uecker,” Selig stated. He highlighted Uecker’s unique ability to make others “feel at ease, share a laugh, and always left people feeling a little better.” Sports world reacts to Bob Uecker’s deathIn a statement from the Commissioner of Baseball, Robert D. Manfred, Jr., he said he will never be forgotten. “Bob was the genuine item: always the funniest person in any room he was in.” he added, “We are grateful for this baseball life like no other, and we will never forget him.”Green Bay Packers MLB NetworkJJ Watt responded to the Milwaukee Brewers post on X, formerly known as Twitter, thanking “Mr. Baseball” for the memories.Former Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy.Former Brewers pitcher Brent Suter. “Today we lost an absolute legend and treasured human being. RIP Bob.”Local reactions to the death of “Mr. Baseball”Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers released in a statement.“He was beloved, not just in Wisconsin but across the country. He was a giant, and I—like so many other lifelong Brewers fans—will miss hearing his enthusiasm and love for the game and our Brewers on the airwaves.”Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson said, “The city is enormously saddened with the news of Bob Uecker’s passing. Bob was Milwaukee baseball.”Bob Uecker tributes pour in from Milwaukee Brewers fansAs soon as Uecker’s death was known, Milwaukee Brewer fans began to appear at American Family Field to pay their tributes.
MILWAUKEE —The world of baseball and fans mourn the loss of Bob Uecker, the renowned broadcaster and former MLB player who passed away recently.
Uecker’s death marks the end of an era in baseball broadcasting, as fans and colleagues reflect on his remarkable career and indomitable spirit.
Former Brewers owner and MLB Commissioner, Bud Selig, issued a heartfelt statement expressing the depth of his friendship with Uecker. “I am heartbroken with the loss of my dear lifelong friend Bob Uecker,” Selig stated. He highlighted Uecker’s unique ability to make others “feel at ease, share a laugh, and always left people feeling a little better.”
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Sports world reacts to Bob Uecker’s death
In a statement from the Commissioner of Baseball, Robert D. Manfred, Jr., he said he will never be forgotten. “Bob was the genuine item: always the funniest person in any room he was in.” he added, “We are grateful for this baseball life like no other, and we will never forget him.”
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JJ Watt responded to the Milwaukee Brewers post on X, formerly known as Twitter, thanking “Mr. Baseball” for the memories.
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An absolute Legend. Truly.Rest in Peace Bob.Thanks for all the memories.
🙏🏻
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) January 16, 2025
Former Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy.
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Sad day today. RIP my friend. Ueck was the best. Always optimistic and caring about the players and organization. Probably the funniest guy I ever came across.
Great man that will be missed. pic.twitter.com/jKvxtu3aYf
— Jonathan Lucroy (@JLucroy20) January 16, 2025
Former Brewers pitcher Brent Suter. “Today we lost an absolute legend and treasured human being. RIP Bob.”
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In every moment of elation, there was no one better to have around than Bob Uecker.In every low moment, there was no one whose arm around the shoulder and uplifting words meant more than Bob Uecker’s.
Today we lost an absolute legend and treasured human being. RIP Bob🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/Wd1g1zGFGG
— Brent Suter (@bruter24) January 16, 2025
Local reactions to the death of “Mr. Baseball”
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers released in a statement.
“He was beloved, not just in Wisconsin but across the country. He was a giant, and I—like so many other lifelong Brewers fans—will miss hearing his enthusiasm and love for the game and our Brewers on the airwaves.”
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Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson said, “The city is enormously saddened with the news of Bob Uecker’s passing. Bob was Milwaukee baseball.”
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The city is enormously saddened with news of Bob Uecker’s passing. Bob was Milwaukee baseball. His laugh-out-loud self-deprecation brought enjoyment for fans of baseball, TV sitcoms, and national talk shows. He loved baseball, the Brewers and Milwaukee. pic.twitter.com/PoZgZ5B7Uv
— Mayor Cavalier Johnson (@MayorMKE) January 16, 2025
Bob Uecker tributes pour in from Milwaukee Brewers fans
As soon as Uecker’s death was known, Milwaukee Brewer fans began to appear at American Family Field to pay their tributes.
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Flowers, hats & Miller Lite cans are beginning to line the base of the Bob Uecker statue outside American Family Field.
Lots of tears and reflection happening out here this morning following the death of the team’s beloved broadcaster. pic.twitter.com/UvpHyheqBN
— Hannah Hilyard WISN (@Hannah_WISN) January 16, 2025
