The former backup catcher, whose ability to laugh at himself made him a beloved radio announcer and launched a successful acting career, died Thursday.

In the ’90s, he teamed up with Bob Costas and Joe Morgan for the World Series. Uecker played George Owens during the successful 122-episode run of the series that lasted six years, as the head ...

Uecker also served as a color commentator for national MLB broadcasts produced by ABC and NBC during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, and teamed with Bob Costas and Joe Morgan to call the World Series.

In the '90s, he teamed up with Bob Costas and Joe Morgan for the World Series. From there, Uecker reached most households as one of the Miller Lite All-Stars in popular commercials for the beer ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The baseball world was saddened Thursday to learn of the passing of longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker at age 90. Uecker holds a special place in the hearts of ...

“There was a game … when Phil Niekro’s brother [Joe] and he were pitching against each other in Atlanta,” Uecker said. “Their parents were sitting right behind home plate. I saw their ...

In the ’90s, he teamed up with Bob Costas and Joe Morgan for the World Series. From there, Uecker reached most households as one of the Miller Lite All-Stars in popular commercials for the beer ...

In the 1990s, he teamed up with Bob Costas and Joe Morgan for the World Series. To many, Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker was known simply as "Mr. Baseball." He got his big break off the field after ...

In the '90s, he teamed up with Bob Costas and Joe Morgan for the World Series. From there, Uecker reached most households as one of the Miller Lite All-Stars in popular commercials for the beer ...