MILWAUKEE — One of the most beloved icons in Wisconsin’s history, Bob Uecker, passed away early Thursday morning at age 90, the Milwaukee Brewers and Uecker Family announced.
The heart and soul of Brewers baseball, Uecker has been in and around the organization for the better part of the last seven decades as a player, broadcaster and beloved hometown star who brought a smile to everyone’s faces.
WTMJ learned of Mr. Baseball’s passing along with the rest of the world on the morning of Thursday, January 16, 2025. Wis. Morning News’ Erik Bilstad broke into Political Power Hour with Steve Scaffidi to announce the news and digest it with Steve and Kristin Brey live on-air.
That was followed immediately by The Upswing with Jeff Sherman, who dedicated his show to discussing Uecker’s passing.
Scaffidi interviewed Uecker on multiple occasions — once in 2019 and again in 2023 — bringing a spotlight to Uecker’s jovial and fiery personality, gracious storytelling, unmatched comedic timing and unwavering sincerity.
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Brewers.com Writer Adam McCalvy joined Wisconsin’s Midday News to discuss the legacy of Bob Uecker after his passing. He also shares his favorite funny story involving Mr. Baseball.
Sandy Maxx of What’s On Tap was LIVE on TMJ4, joining their live and continuing coverage of Uecker’s passing to discuss the impact that Mr. Baseball had on 620 WTMJ as a station and her experience as the original In-Game Host for the Milwaukee Brewers, when she worked with Bob Uecker. Sandy also dedicated her show to Bob Uecker, touching on many of his experiences away from the game and in front of the camera.
Others honoring Bob Uecker on Wisconsin’s Midday News include longtime WTMJ Sports Director & now-Wisconsin’s Midday News Host, Greg Matzek and former Brewer Jonathan Lucroy.
WTMJ’s Dominic Cotroneo was live on ESPN Milwaukee’s midday coverage dedicated to Bob Uecker to share his perspective and a bit of behind-the-scenes insight to how the team rallied around Uecker this year and how they intend to do that to honor his legacy moving forward.
ESPN Milwaukee also resurfaced Uecker’s biography of Hank Aaron — a legacy that is historically tied with the City of Milwaukee, Brewers organization, and of course, Uecker himself.
Wisconsin’s Afternoon News dedicated the afternoon to sharing stories from Uecker’s career and the impact he made on people throughout Wisconsin including John Mercure and Julia Fello themselves, Bill ‘Rock’ Schroeder and his broadcast partner, Jeff Levering.
During a special 2-hour edition of Brewers Weekly, Dom Cotroneo shared stories of Bob Uecker’s kindness and cultural impact while bringing in special guests to discuss his legacy including the great, Bob Costas.
Dom also offered his own touching tribute, encouraging listeners, Milwaukee Brewers fans and the larger baseball world to be a bit more like Bob to commemorate his impact and make the world a bit brighter through dark times.
Former Brewers Vice President Laurel Prieb shared his thoughts and memories of his former colleague on The Upswing.
This is a developing news story. WTMJ will update this story continually throughout the day with our rolling coverage of Bob Uecker’s passing.
BREAKING NEWS: Legendary Brewers Broadcaster Bob Uecker dies at 90
