A Tribute to Bob Uecker

     I just found out a few moments ago that Bob Uecke passed away at the age of 90. 

    Uecker played in the MLB for parts of six seasons as a catcher, batting .200/.293/.287 in 731 At-Bats. He won the World Series with the Cardinals in 1964.

    Uecker then moved to color commentary with the Brewers in 1971. He was known for his phrase, "Get up! Get up! Get outta here! Gone!" He provided commentary for the Brewers for over 50 years, and was inducted to the National Radio Hall of Fame over 20 years ago.

    Bob Uecker also had a career in television, appearing in multiple commercials and TV shows, and even received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

    Uecker had some amazing quotes about the game of baseball, one of my favorites being, "The way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until it stops rolling and then pick it up."

    Bob Uecker was so essential to the game of baseball. He deserves the nickname Mr. Baseball in the fullest.

    I'm afraid that I don't know very much about Bob Uecker and his career and legacy, due to being a little bit too young. But I do know that he helped shape baseball across his years in the league, as a player, broadcaster, and friendly personality. Rest in peace Bob. We'll miss you.