Over 60 years ago, Uecker made headlines not for what he did at the plate during the 1964 World Series, when he played one of his six MLB seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals. He actually never played in the seven-game series. But he made headlines for what he did before a game.

Did you hear the one about the time Bob Uecker propelled the St. Louis Cardinals to the 1964 World Series? First, let’s set the scene before we get too far ahead of ourselves.

Well, of course, it is World Series time, and as I’ve said before, when the word baseball is mentioned, I guess my name would automatically come to your mind.”

In a St. Louis Baseball Writers' Association panel discussion in 2014, Uecker said the experience left a lasting impression on him.

Legendary Milwaukee Brewers play-by-play announcer Bob Uecker died at the age of 90 on Thursday, and the tributes to his iconic career have already come pouring in. Everyone from the Brewers to Major League Baseball to J.

Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.

The sports world lost on icon on Thursday as “Mr. Baseball” Bob Uecker passed away at the age of 90. Uecker had called Milwaukee Brewers games for over 50 years, was a World Series champion ...

The baseball community shares their condolences following the news of broadcast legend Bob Uecker's passing at the age of 90.

Bob Uecker was always up for a good time ... Uecker made headlines not for what he did at the plate during the 1964 World Series while with the St. Louis Cardinals. He actually never played ...

During that season, Uecker played in 40 games, had 21 hits and six RBI, one home run and 24 strikeouts in 106 at-bats. Hear Bob Uecker talk about the time he donned a tuba during the 1964 World ...

Bob Uecker had an estimated net worth in the millions thanks to a 50-year career as an announcer and stints in movies and TV.

The late Bob Uecker's reach extends well beyond Milwaukee Brewers radio broadcasts. Let's run down his pop-culture appearances and famous one-liners.