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My wife reminded me of a story from her childhood of her one encounter with Uecker. 

When she was very young, she was at a Brewers event of some kind with her family and there was a crowd of grown men crowding around Uecker to get baseballs signed.  With her father's encouragement, she took her own baseball and walked up to the group and just stuck her hand out between these guys and held the ball towards Bob.  Without really being able to see him, she felt him take the ball and return it to her signed and she yelled out a thank you.  At hearing what was probably a tiny voice among these guys, Uecker stopped everything and told them all to move back and part ways.  Then he stepped right up to her and took a moment to give her an appreciative face-to-face you're welcome.

It was just a small little gesture, but to this day it is one of her best and oldest memories.  He wasn't just funny, he was a great human being.

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dgies9156

Bud Selig brought baseball back to Wisconsin.

For that, the Selig family should be forever revered in Wisconsin.

Bob Uecker kept it in Wisconsin.

No matter how bad, or good, the team was, Uecker was always there. He was more than a radio voice. He WAS the Brewers!

The Sultan

Quote from: dgies9156 on January 17, 2025, 02:40:46 PMBud Selig brought baseball back to Wisconsin.

For that, the Selig family should be forever revered in Wisconsin.

Bob Uecker kept it in Wisconsin.

lol. No he didn't. Cmon...
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Billy Hoyle

Quote from: The Sultan on January 17, 2025, 02:50:50 PMlol. No he didn't. Cmon...

If George Petak didn't flip his vote from his previous positon of opposition and the WI State Senate didn't approve the sales tax on the five counties in SE Wisconsin there's likely no Miller Park and the Brewers leave, regardless of Ueck.
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Uncle Rico

Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 17, 2025, 02:59:42 PMIf George Petak didn't flip his vote from his previous positon of opposition and the WI State Senate didn't approve the sales tax on the five counties in SE Wisconsin there's likely no Miller Park and the Brewers leave, regardless of Ueck.

And George passed away on XMas Eve
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dgies9156

Gang:

I agree with you on George Petak and his political courage. The stadium proved good for the area and it didn't take away from any essential needs.

But we never would have come to Petak's vote if it hadn't been for Bob Uecker. Even when the team was pretty bad -- and there were some years where, well, yikes -- Mr. Uecker kept the people of Milwaukee and Wisconsin engaged in Brewer baseball, almost as much as they were in the Packers off-season.

There are three people who define major league baseball in Milwaukee -- Robin Yount, Paul Molitor and Bob Uecker. Period.

wadesworld

Quote from: dgies9156 on January 17, 2025, 04:02:07 PMGang:

I agree with you on George Petak and his political courage. The stadium proved good for the area and it didn't take away from any essential needs.

But we never would have come to Petak's vote if it hadn't been for Bob Uecker. Even when the team was pretty bad -- and there were some years where, well, yikes -- Mr. Uecker kept the people of Milwaukee and Wisconsin engaged in Brewer baseball, almost as much as they were in the Packers off-season.

There are three people who define major league baseball in Milwaukee -- Robin Yount, Paul Molitor and Bob Uecker. Period.

I love Uecker and he should be celebrated and given his flowers.  But I think tailgating is more to credit for interest in the Brewers than Bob Uecker, at least in my fandom/lifetime.

The Sultan

Quote from: dgies9156 on January 17, 2025, 04:02:07 PMGang:

I agree with you on George Petak and his political courage. The stadium proved good for the area and it didn't take away from any essential needs.

But we never would have come to Petak's vote if it hadn't been for Bob Uecker. Even when the team was pretty bad -- and there were some years where, well, yikes -- Mr. Uecker kept the people of Milwaukee and Wisconsin engaged in Brewer baseball, almost as much as they were in the Packers off-season.

There are three people who define major league baseball in Milwaukee -- Robin Yount, Paul Molitor and Bob Uecker. Period.

Just stop. It was a bad take and doubling down on it is just not smart.
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MU82

Uecker saved America in the 1860s. People don't give him enough credit for that.

More importantly, he invented frozen custard.
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Jockey

Quote from: dgies9156 on January 17, 2025, 04:02:07 PMGang:


There are three people who define major league baseball in Milwaukee -- Robin Yount, Paul Molitor and Bob Uecker. Period.

Bud Selig is #1 on the list (despite the fact that he gave us Bush as president & was generally a cheap, bad owner). Uecker may be a distant 2nd.

cheebs09

Is it bad I don't know the Selig/Bush tie-in?

A very nice tribute at the Bucks game to Uecker. I'm sure a similar one will be at the MU game tomorrow.

Also, I love Uecker, but to say he kept baseball in Milwaukee is a huge exaggeration.

Hards Alumni

Quote from: Jockey on January 17, 2025, 05:45:55 PMBud Selig is #1 on the list (despite the fact that he gave us Bush as president & was generally a cheap, bad owner). Uecker may be a distant 2nd.

Correct

Jockey

Quote from: cheebs09 on January 17, 2025, 10:27:50 PMIs it bad I don't know the Selig/Bush tie-in?

A very nice tribute at the Bucks game to Uecker. I'm sure a similar one will be at the MU game tomorrow.

Also, I love Uecker, but to say he kept baseball in Milwaukee is a huge exaggeration.

Selig and Reinsdorf had promised the job of Baseball Commissioner to Bush when he was still the Texas owner. When the opening arose, Selig decided he wanted it himself rather than give it to Bush. Bush then turned to politics.

MUfan12

Anyone else find it a little odd that we haven't heard at all from Robin Yount?

tower912

#42
Uecker loved to see his club  on the diamond with all of his heart, bower none.
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Jockey

Quote from: MUfan12 on January 22, 2025, 04:55:39 PMAnyone else find it a little odd that we haven't heard at all from Robin Yount?

Not really. He's a very private person. He was one of Uke's closest friends so I'd expect him to speak at the funeral.

TAMU, Knower of Ball

There was a moment of silence for Ueck at the admirals game last night.  They then played all of his old commercials that he did for the Admirals during every stoppage. I had completely forgotten about those commercials but as soon as one started I remembered exactly how it was going to go. They still hold up!
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JWags85

Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on January 23, 2025, 08:40:15 AMThere was a moment of silence for Ueck at the admirals game last night.  They then played all of his old commercials that he did for the Admirals during every stoppage. I had completely forgotten about those commercials but as soon as one started I remembered exactly how it was going to go. They still hold up!

Watching the YouTube comps of them, I totally agree.  If not for the obvious video quality differences, they could be a few years old.  Its the goofy/borderline corner local ad spot humor that doesn't really age out and still gets chuckles.

But again, its the charm and ability of someone truly legitimately f-ing hilarious like Uecker was.  Had a Rickles-esque streak to him with how he transcended generations with his humor (even the super crude stuff that people like Norm alluded to.)

barfolomew

Quote from: tower912 on January 22, 2025, 05:07:22 PMUecker loved to see his club  on the diamond with all of his heart, bower none.

Up to your usual tricks, I see.
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tower912

Quote from: barfolomew on January 23, 2025, 04:05:07 PMUp to your usual tricks, I see.
Going alone on the dad jokes.
Luke 6:45   ...A good man produces goodness from the good in his heart; an evil man produces evil out of his store of evil.   Each man speaks from his heart's abundance...

It is better to be fearless and cheerful than cheerless and fearful.

mreezybreezy

Haven't heard any stories of Al & Ueck... Find it hard to believe those two wouldn't have crossed paths.

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