Bob Uecker was a ... broadcaster for the Brewers. Uecker grew up watching the minor-league Brewers play at Borchert Field and signed a contract with his hometown Braves in 1956.

Bob Uecker, the voice of the team on the airwaves for 54 years ... Uecker signed his first professional contract with the ...

Bob Uecker, the voice of the team on the airwaves ... Uecker signed his first professional contract with the Milwaukee Braves in 1956 and made his major-league debut for them in 1962.

Bob Uecker, who turned what was ... including stints with his hometown Milwaukee Braves and the 1964 world-champion St. Louis Cardinals, was known more for spouting one-liners than hitting ...

Bob Uecker, beloved for his humor and dedication ... playing for teams including the Milwaukee Braves and St. Louis Cardinals. Following his playing career, Uecker embarked on a broadcasting ...

When I got on the field, there was no messing around. I played hard.” Bob Uecker with the Milwaukee Braves in 1962. (Bettmann via Getty Images) Born Jan. 26, 1934, in Milwaukee, Uecker grew up ...

Bob Uecker, a former baseball catcher ... Starting in 1962, he played two seasons as a catcher with the Milwaukee Braves. He also played for the St. Louis Cardinals, the Philadelphia Phillies ...

For the last 54 years, Bob Uecker's voice let Milwaukeeans know ... he became the first local player signed by the hometown Milwaukee Braves, who brought him to the big leagues in 1961.