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    Bob Uecker

    How many years was Bob Uecker a baseball announcer?Bob Uecker

      33. Uecker spent 24 as the lead announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers. By the way, it's pronounced "YOO-kerr."

    What team's games did Uecker announce?Bob Uecker

      Milwaukee. Uecker was a top sportscaster in the area, and received many awards by Wisconsin news and sports publications, for his contributions with the Brewers.

    How many seasons did Uecker play in the Majors?Bob Uecker

      6 . Uecker played for four teams from 1962-1967, all in the National League. (Milwaukee, St. Louis, Philadelphia, and Atlanta)

    Uecker played on a World Series team?Bob Uecker

      T. He was with the 1964 Cardinals. He played with Hall of Famers Bob Gibson and Lou Brock. The Cardinals won in seven games over the Yankees

    Uecker played for his hometown, which is Milwaukee, Wisconsin?Bob Uecker

      Yes. Uecker was in Milwaukee from 1962-1963, St. Louis 1964-1965, Philadelphia 1966-1967, and Atlanta in 1967.

    Did Uecker ever broadcast a World Series game?Bob Uecker

      Yes. Uecker has also done All-Star and League Championship games. Of course Milwaukee has hosted World Series games when Uecker announced. Remember 1982? That was the year the then-American League Brewers (with Robin Yount) went to the World Series, but lost in seven to Ozzie Smith's Cardinals.

    What position did Uecker play?Bob Uecker

      Catcher. Uecker played in 297 career games from 1962-1967. He hit .200 with 14 homeruns and 74 RBIs in his career.

    Which team did Uecker play the most games for?Bob Uecker

      Phillies. Uecker played 96 games for Philadelphia in 1966 and 1967, three more than when he did with the Cardinals in 1964 and 1965.

    Uecker was discovered opening for what 1960s comic icon?Bob Uecker

      Don Rickles. Uecker appeared on Johnny Carson's "The Tonight Show." Uecker also had a starring role in "Mr. Belvedere" and other TV shows in the 1980s.

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