Biography
Bob Uecker is an American former Major League Baseball player and current sportscaster, comedian, and actor. He has served as a play-by-play announcer for Milwaukee Brewers radio broadcast since 1971. In addition, Bob was honored by the National Baseball Hall of Fame with its 2003 Ford C. Frick Award in recognition of his broadcasting career.
Starting off his baseball career, Bob soon grew up to serve as a baseball commentator, television host, wrestling ringside announcer, comedian, and television and film actor. However, he gained more fame as a commentator and actor than as a player.
Since 1971, Uecker has been serving as the play-by-play announcer for Milwaukee Brewers radio broadcasts. He has further provided commentary for the ABC show, Monday Night Baseball, and later for an NBC show. He has done several cameo appearances and guest roles in several films and television series.
As of today, Bob has been named the Wisconsin Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association for the years 1977, 1979, 1981, 1982, and 1987. He was also inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2001. In 2010, Uecker was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2010 for his appearance in Wrestlemania III and Wrestlemania IV. The following year, Bob was inducted into the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame.
Bob Uecker Age
How old is Bob? Uecker is 90 years old as of 2024. He was born Robert George Uecker on January 26, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the United States of America. In addition, Bob celebrates his birthday on January 26th every year.
Wife
Uecker is currently divorced. He married his first wife Joyce until her death in 2015. Bob and Joyce had four children; Leeann, Steve, Sue Ann, and Bob Jr. Steve, a cowboy died of complications of San Joaquin Valley Fever.
Bob then married his second wife Judy in Louisiana in 1976 and later divorced in 2001. At the time of their divorce, Bob lived in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
Family
Uecker was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin by his parents August Uecker and Marie Schultz Uecker. His father August migrated from Switzerland while his mother was from Michigan. Bob has two young sisters namely Carol Ann and Rosemary.
Height
Uecker stands at an approximate height of 6 feet 1 inch and weighs approximately 190 lbs.
Bob Uecker Net Worth
Uecker has an estimated net worth of $10 million. His wealth is mainly from his successful career as a Major League Baseball player, sportscaster, comedian, and actor.