“In St. Louis, Uecker played 40 regular-season games for the 1964 World Series champion Cardinals but didn’t appear in the Fall Classic and insisted he was iced out because of “the tuba incident.” You see, there were three dixie bands playing in the outfield during batting practice before one of the games, and Uecker had donned a tuba and used it to shag fly balls. Management didn’t appreciate the show. Uecker, meanwhile, was slapped with a $260 bill for a dented tuba.”
Growing up in Wisconsin, listening to WISN and Bob Uecker calling the games. Paul Molitor, Cecil Cooper, Robin Yount (Rockin’ robin, tweet, tweet…), Jim Gantner, Gorman Thomas, Rollie Fingers, Moose Haas… What a great time to be a kid and like baseball.
January 16, 2025, 10:20 AM
1967Goat
I'll crack a Miller Lite tonight in his honor. He was definitely a character! Oh, I must be in the front row!
January 16, 2025, 10:26 AM
PASig
He was great
January 16, 2025, 10:39 AM
old rugged cross
Godspeed Bob. And many thanks.
"Practice like you want to play in the game"
January 16, 2025, 10:40 AM
Oscar Zulu
Funny Man. Always enjoyed seeing him!
OZ
January 16, 2025, 11:18 AM
PASig
{Bob Uecker arrives at the Pearly Gates}
Saint Peter: Sir, please come this way
Bob Uecker: "Must be the frronnnnt rowwwww!"
January 16, 2025, 11:50 AM
TMats
I guess this appearance on Johnny Carson probably goes back to the late 70s. “Dead pan delivery,” yessir
_______________________________________________________ despite them
January 16, 2025, 11:51 AM
Prefontaine
RIP Bob. You made me LMAO my entire life. You were a got damn gem! But 90 is a damn good run. We all should be so lucky to live that long of a beautiful life.
What am I doing? I'm talking to an empty telephone
January 16, 2025, 12:08 PM
nhtagmember
sad news today - he was a great character and brought me a lot of laughs
RIP
January 16, 2025, 12:52 PM
rat2306
Very entertaining guy in the day. Enjoyed his viewpoint on the Washington Senators being moved/sold to become the Texas Rangers (which was back in '71).
January 16, 2025, 01:07 PM
PASig
January 16, 2025, 01:17 PM
Texas Bob C.
I loved Mr. Baseball.
January 16, 2025, 02:08 PM
Orive 8
Really enjoyed his work over the years. Rest in Peace Mr. Baseball, thoughts and prayers for his family and friends.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tomorrow's battle is won during today's practice.
January 16, 2025, 04:29 PM
Powers77
I didn't remember that he was a Cardinal. Always just associated him with the Brewers. Funny guy.
January 16, 2025, 04:41 PM
Sailor1911
Funny SOB. I too will down a ML for Ueck!
Place your clothes and weapons where you can find them in the dark.
“If in winning a race, you lose the respect of your fellow competitors, then you have won nothing” - Paul Elvstrom "The Great Dane" 1928 - 2016
January 16, 2025, 04:50 PM
drill sgt
Rest in peace Mr. Baseball.. You were one of a kind.. The above video of Mr.Baseball and Johnny Carson was a classic showing his very dry humor. .....You will be missed. ..................... drill sgt.
January 16, 2025, 07:30 PM
chbibc
He never failed to make me chuckle. Lived a long life. RIP, Mr. Uecker.
----------------------- You can't fall off the floor.
January 16, 2025, 07:50 PM
Puckpilot78
“This guy threw at his own son in a father/son game.”
Mongo only pawn in game of life...
January 16, 2025, 08:15 PM
357fuzz
A funny man. The tuba story,IIRC he told it on Johnny Carson, was one of the best ever. RIP sir.
January 16, 2025, 08:44 PM
wolfe 21
I only know him from the major league movies as I'm not much for sports. He was definitely entertaining and will be missed.
