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Get Up, Get Outta Here, Gone: Bob Uecker, Mr. Baseball, Longtime Voice of Milwaukee Brewers, Dies at 90

AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Bob Uecker, the legendary Brewers icon and baseball Hall of Famer has died. He was 90 years old.

Here's a statement from his beloved Milwaukee Brewers:

And here's more from ESPN:

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Uecker was best known as a colorful comedian and broadcaster who earned his nickname during one of his numerous appearances on Johnny Carson's late-night show.

Born and raised in Milwaukee, Uecker signed his first professional contract with the Milwaukee Braves in 1956 and reached the majors in 1962. He'd last six seasons in the big leagues as a backup catcher, finishing with a .200 average and 14 homers.

He won a World Series ring with St. Louis in 1964 and also played for Atlanta and Philadelphia.

"Career highlights? I had two," he often joked. "I got an intentional walk from Sandy Koufax, and I got out of a rundown against the Mets."

Uecker also befriended former Brewers owner and MLB commissioner Bud Selig, who initially hired him as a scout. Selig liked to joke about how Uecker's initial scouting report was stained with mashed potatoes and gravy.

Selig eventually brought Uecker to the broadcast booth. Uecker became the voice of the Brewers in 1971, in the second year after the team moved from Seattle.

He will be missed. He was the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers for almost 54 years.

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In addition to his time in the Brewers press box, Uecker played for the Milwaukee Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, and the Atlanta Braves. He won a World Series as a member of the Cardinals in 1964.

Uecker also became a regular fixture on late night television, where 'Tonight Show' host Johnny Carson dubbed him 'Mr. Baseball', and he delved into acting with the television show 'Mr. Belvedere' and the 'Major League' films as play-by-play announcer Harry Doyle.

Yes he has.

He did make baseball magical.

Baseball will never be the same.

We can't forget about WrestleMania.

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He was a king.

A huge hole.

In more recent years, Uecker stopped traveling with the team and stuck to announcing home games.

Uecker is preceded in death by two of his children, Leeann and Steve, and is survived by son Bob Jr. and Sue Ann.

He will be missed by legions of baseball fans, in Milwaukee and around the world.

Godspeed, Mr. Baseball. Rest well.

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