Bob Uecker parlayed a forgettable baseball career into comedic gold.

Did you hear the one about the time Bob Uecker propelled the St. Louis Cardinals to the 1964 World Series? First, let’s set ...

Bob’s a member of several halls of fame but not the National Baseball Hall of Fame following almost 60 years ...

Take a stroll through Uecker's portfolio of pop culture. Bob Uecker as a Milwaukee Brave in 1963. 'The easiest way to catch a ...

Milwaukee Brewers Radio Network producer and engineer Kent Sommerfeld worked with Bob Uecker for 39 seasons, starting in 1986 ...

The beloved voice of the Milwaukee Brewers starred in 'Mr. Belvedere' and 'Major League,' and was delightfully self-deprecating on 'The Tonight Show' and in beer ads.

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Bob Uecker, who died Jan. 16, was not only a baseball player, but a comedic actor in roles including the movie "Major League.

And he sure was. In every possible way. In so many places, Bob Uecker was a larger-than-life figure. When you live the life he led as a Milwaukee native, you become a celebrity around these parts.

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. There really only was one Bob Uecker. This is why players loved him so much. In so many places, Bob Uecker was a larger-than-life figure.

Bob Uecker was entertaining in everything he did. On the microphone calling Milwaukee Brewers games, in movies and commercials, and even in the wrestling world when he got his hands on a microphone.

And he sure was. In every possible way. In so many places, Bob Uecker was a larger-than-life figure. When you live the life he led as a Milwaukee native, you become a celebrity around these parts. But ...