Bob Uecker parlayed a forgettable baseball career into comedic gold.

who dubbed him “Mr. Baseball” for his numerous appearances on The Tonight Show), or commercial pitchman, Uecker was known for bringing humor and enthusiastic wit to all walks of his performing ...

(Credit: Morry Gash/AP.) Listen Bob Uecker, known throughout the United States as “Mr. Baseball” died January 16 at the age of 90. Ten years ago, the then-Archbishop of Milwaukee Jerome E.

More Local News Uecker was given the nickname “Mr. Baseball” by Carson. His professional career lasted six seasons with three teams as a catcher. He hit just .200 in 297 major league games.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bob Uecker, who parlayed a forgettable playing career into a punch line for movie and TV appearances as “Mr. Baseball” and a Hall of Fame broadcasting tenure, has died.

(AP Photo/Morry Gash) MILWAUKEE — Bob Uecker, who parlayed a forgettable playing career into a punch line for movie and TV appearances as “Mr. Baseball” and a Hall of Fame broadcasting ...

(AP Photo/Aaron Gash) MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bob Uecker, who parlayed a forgettable playing career into a punch line for movie and TV appearances as “Mr. Baseball” and a Hall of Fame broadcasting tenure, ...

FOR 50 YEARS. NOW, MANY AROUND THE SPORT KNEW AND LOVED THE MAN KNOWN AS MR. BASEBALL. ONE OF THEM, LONGTIME PIRATES BROADCASTER LANNY. FOR TERRY TODAY, HE TOLD US WHAT UECKER MEANT TO HIM AND TO ...