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 Milwaukee AdmiralsBrett Favre “He was a true friend and a legend in the world of sports.”Milwaukee Bucks”We mourn the loss of the legendary Bob Uecker” MLB NetworkJJ Watt responded to the Milwaukee Brewers post on X, formerly known as Twitter, thanking “Mr. Baseball” for the memories.Milwaukee Brewers outfielder and 2018 NL MVP Christian Yelich”No words will really do you justice but I kind of think that’s how it should be. To say you were one of one is probably an understatement, the stories you could tell, the life you lived and the way you impacted people. I always cherished our time together and just being able to listen to you talk about your life and all you’d seen. I remember you saying that no matter how much time you have it still never feels like enough and that seems pretty true today. You’d always thank me for my friendship but the truth of it is the pleasure was all mine. I’ll miss you my friend.”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.Watch emotional reaction from Milwaukee Brewers fan Jacob Peardon remembers Uecker as he remembers “the best voice.”
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.”
Green Bay Packers
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Brett Favre “He was a true friend and a legend in the world of sports.”
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Can’t believe we’ve lost such an icon…Bob Uecker, or “Mr. Baseball” as we all knew him, was more than just a voice in the booth — he was a true friend and a legend in the world of sports.
He had a good sense of humor and was never short on stories. I’ll never forget the… pic.twitter.com/eBFx9EX3xV
— Brett Favre (@BrettFavre) January 16, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks
“We mourn the loss of the legendary Bob Uecker”
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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.
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— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) January 16, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder and 2018 NL MVP Christian Yelich
“No words will really do you justice but I kind of think that’s how it should be. To say you were one of one is probably an understatement, the stories you could tell, the life you lived and the way you impacted people. I always cherished our time together and just being able to listen to you talk about your life and all you’d seen. I remember you saying that no matter how much time you have it still never feels like enough and that seems pretty true today. You’d always thank me for my friendship but the truth of it is the pleasure was all mine. I’ll miss you my friend.”
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
Watch emotional reaction from Milwaukee Brewers fan Jacob Peardon remembers Uecker as he remembers “the best voice.”
