The Milwaukee Brewers organization lost a legend on Thursday in radio broadcaster Bob Uecker. He is a Milwaukee native and spent 54 seasons as the team's radio broadcaster. The team announced the passing on social media on Thursday.
Uecker had a short MLB career as a catcher, which started with the Milwaukee Braves. It ended with the Atlanta Braves and upon retiring in 1967, he started his broadcasting career in Georgia. The Brewers came to Milwaukee in 1970 and Uecker joined the broadcasting team in 1971.
Fans and fellow media members took to social media to honor Uecker for his Brewers run and iconic film appearances.