1. There are certain old-time sports broadcasters who we love for being legends AND characters. Vin Scully, Brent Musburger, Verne Lundquist and Al Michaels immediately come to mind.
For some unknown reason, though, when we discuss that special group of announcers, Bob Uecker often goes unrecognized -- and he shouldn't. Maybe it's because he's a local broadcaster for a team that doesn't have a ton of national appeal. Maybe it's because he hasn't had a big stage on which to call games. Maybe it's multiple reasons. But the truth is, Uecker is a national treasure for a career that has featured a little of everything.