The Milwaukee Brewers made the postseason for the second consecutive season, but they also lost in the wild-card series for the second consecutive season.
After winning the National League Central for the second straight year, the Brewers put together another disappointing performance in the postseason.
Although their struggles on the field are disappointing, the team and the entire baseball world received some more bad news this offseason.
Legendary Brewers’ announcer Bob Uecker passed away at the age of 90 years old.
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Bob Uecker, a legendary ambassador for our game.
After a six-year playing career with the Braves, Cardinals and Phillies from 1962-67, Uecker spent more than half a century as “Voice of the Brewers” beginning in 1971.
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— MLB (@MLB) January 16, 2025
MLB fans took to social media to express their reactions to the passing of Uecker.
def was a baseball ambassador. “just a bit outside” will always be the greatest line. bob will be missed.
— TuesdayBreakfast (@TuesdyBreakfast) January 16, 2025
This one is tough to hear
— Eric Lister (@ericlister) January 16, 2025
RIP Bob. You brought us so many great memories on and off field.
— Casey (@CaseyJ_516) January 16, 2025
Another great one for the heavenly baseball Hall of Fame. What an amazing and hilarious ambassador for the game. Rest in Heavenly peace, Mr. Uecker.
— John Surtin (@StlJos) January 16, 2025
MLB fans expressed their sadness about the passing of Uecker, and they reminisced on some of his famous quotes.
Before Uecker was an announcer, he played six MLB seasons as a player from 1962-1967.
Uecker’s career stats include 297 games played, 65 runs scored, 146 hits, 14 home runs, 74 RBIs, a .200 average, and a .581 OPS.
The St. Louis Cardinals won the 1964 World Series title, and Uecker was a member of that club.
In 1964 with the Cardinals, Uecker played in 40 games where he batted .198 with one home run, six RBIs, and a .550 OPS.
The legendary announcer for the Brewers also announced national telecasts, All-Star games, and World Series games.
Along with his broadcasting career, Uecker appeared in popular movies, talk shows, commercials, and his personal TV sitcom.
The 90-year-old legend lived a full life and gave positive experiences to tons of MLB fans around the world, and he will be greatly missed by the entire baseball community.
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