Robert George Uecker, known as Bob Uecker was an American actor, professional baseball catcher, and sportscaster who served as the primary broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball for 54 seasons.
Bob Uecker Biography
| Real Name | Robert George Uecker |
| Nickname | Bob Uecker |
| Profession | Actor, baseball player |
| Date of Birth | 26 January, 1934 |
| Birth Place | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Religion | Christian |
| Death Cause | Lung cancer |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Update soon |
| College | Update soon |
| Education Qualification | Update soon |
Bob Uecker Age
American actor and professional baseball player Bob Uecker was born on 26 January 1934 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. At the time of death, he was 90 years old.
Bob Uecker Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Not known |
| Spouse | Joyce (died 2015) Judy Uecker (1976 – 2001) |
| Children | Bob Uecker Jr. Leann Uecker, (died at 2022) Steve Uecker, (died at 2012) Sue Ann Uecker |
Bob Uecker Family
| Father’s Name | August Uecker |
| Mother’s Name | Mary Schultz |
| Brother’s Name | None |
| Sister’s Name | Carol and Rosemary |
| Wife/Spouse | Joyce (died 2015) Judy Uecker (1976 – 2001) |
Career
| Debut | MLB Debut – April 13, 1962 Acting Debut – 1985 |
| Awards | 2003 – Ford C. Frick Award 2001 – National Radio Hall of Fame 2010 – WWE Hall of Fame |
Bob Ueker Movies And TV Shows
| Movies, TV Shows | Released Date |
|---|---|
| Who’s the Boss? | 1984 |
| Mr. Belvedere | 1985 |
| Tall Tales and legends | 1985 |
| Casey at the Bat | 1986 |
| MAJOR League | 1989 |
| Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco | 1986 |
| lateLIne | 1998 |
| Major League: Back to the Minors | 1998 |
| Futurama | 1999 |
| Teacher’s Pet | 2000 |
| Puppy Dog Pals | 2017 |
| Monsters at Work | 2021 |
Bob Uecker Height & Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 185 cm In meters – 1.85 m In feet & inches – 6’ 1” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 86 kg In pounds – 196 cm |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | White |
| Body Measurements | Not known |
Bob Uecker Death Cause
| Date of Birth | January 26, 1934 |
| Age (at the time of Death) | 90 years |
| Date of Death | 16 January, 2025 |
| Cause of Death | He had battled small cell lung cancer since 2023 |
Bob Uecker’s Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $10 Million (As of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | $1 Million |
| Salary (approx) | Update soon |
| Income Source | Game, acting, business, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Bob Uecker
- Bob Uecker was born and brought up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Since an early age, young Uecker was a minor league baseball fan and wanted to pursue the same professionally.
- He grew up watching the matches of Milwaukee Brewers in Borchert Field.
- He made his debut in 1956 with hometown club team, Milwaukee Brewers as their catcher.
- He also served as the running commentator for televised games of Major League Baseball.
- He did not limit his career to a commentator only and instead moved beyond boundaries to serve as the host for various TV shows, including Bob Uecker’s Wacky World of Sport and Bob Uecker’s War of the Stars.
- He also appeared in a series of commercials for the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League in the 1990s.
- Other than hosting television shows, he even took up acting projects.
- In 2001, he was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame.
- In 2009, he was one of the sporting legends to be named the Braves Wall of Honor inside Miller Park.
- In 2001, he was inducted into the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame.
- He has a bronze statue of himself erected outside Miller Park by Milwaukee Brewers on August 31, 2012.
FAQ:
How old was Bob Uecker?
90 years (At the time of death)
What is Bob Uecker’s net worth?
Approx – $10 Million (as of 2025)
Who is Bob Uecker’s first wife?
Joyce (died 2015)
What is Bob Uecker’s cause of death?
Lung cancer.