To many, Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker was known simply as "Mr. Baseball." He got his big break off the field after opening for Don Rickles at Al Hirt's nightclub in Atlanta in 1969. That performance caught Hirt's attention,

The baseball community shares their condolences following the news of broadcast legend Bob Uecker's passing at the age of 90.

Ueck was the light of the Brewers, the soundtrack of our summers, the laughter in our hearts, and his passing is a profound loss.”