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	Bob Uecker - BR Bullpen
		Bob Uecker was born Robert George Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 26, 1935.
		Uecker's standard joke is that after he hit his grand slam, the manager of the Giants came out to the mound to take Herbel out and with him was Herbel's suitcase.
		Bob also became well known for doing commercials in the 1970s and for his line "I must be in the front row!", which led to him actually being moved to the highest part in the stadium.
	www.baseball-reference.com /bullpen/Bob_Uecker (302 words)

	National Baseball Hall of Fame - 2003 Frick Award Winner Bob Uecker
		Bob Uecker, the longtime voice of the Milwaukee Brewers, was named the 2003 recipient of the Ford C.
		Uecker also hosted a pair of syndicated television shows, appeared in popular commercials, was cast as a radio announcer in the films "Major League" and "Major League II" and authored the hilarious book entitled "Catcher in the Wry," which recounts his major league career.
		Uecker spent six seasons in the major leagues with the Braves, Cardinals and Phillies, hitting.200 with 14 HR and 74 RBI.
	baseballhalloffame.org /hofers_and_honorees/frick_bios/uecker_bob.htm (255 words)

	Encyclopedia of Baseball Catchers - Bob Uecker
		Hirt was so impressed with Uecker's dead-pan comedy that he arranged for him to appear on Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show." His instant success led to some 100 appearances with Carson, and appearances on ABC network television shows, including a starring role in "Mr.
		Uecker also hosted a pair of syndicated television shows, appeared in popular commercials, was type cast as a radio announcer in the films "Major League" and "Major League II" and authored the hilarious book entitled "Catcher in the Wry," which recounts his major league career.
		Uecker made it to the majors in 1962 with the Milwaukee Braves and batted.250 in 64 at-bats.
	members.tripod.com /bb_catchers/catchers/uecker.htm (991 words)

	Bob Uecker Quotes by Baseball Almanac
		He came to the door, he says, 'Does Bob Uecker live here?' He says, 'Yeah, bring him in.' But my two boys are just like me. In their championship little league game, one of them struck out three times and the other one had an error allowed the winning run to score.
		Bob Uecker's ability to make fun of himself; at roasts, in person, on television, while broadcasting baseball games, is truly second to none.
		Bob Uecker's quotes came primarily from his broadcasting career where he is one of the most popular radio announcers in Major League history.
	www.baseball-almanac.com /quotes/quouec.shtml (3268 words)

	Uecker, Bob :: U : Gourt
		Bob Uecker - Milwaukee Buzz column profiling and interviewing the announcer for the Brewers about his current and former jobs.
		Bob Uecker - AmIAnnoying.com interactive poll concerning the annoyance factor for the announcer.
		Bob Uecker Statistics - Baseball-Reference.com provides major league batting and fielding major statistics for each season and his career, his rank on various season and career statistical leaderboards, and comparisons to similar batters and players near his age.
	sports.gourt.com /Baseball/People/Players/U/Uecker,-Bob.html (562 words)

	cbs2chicago.com - Bob Uecker: Prospect Heights Woman Stalked Me (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The 71-year-old Uecker, the longtime and beloved radio broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers, has filed for a restraining order against Ladd, who lives in Prospect Heights, Ill. Felony stalking charges have been filed against the 45-year-old Ladd, who was arrested in Illinois on June 22 and brought to Milwaukee.
		Uecker recognized Ladd at an autograph session in April and initially refused to sign her items.
		Uecker said he refused and told her to stop bothering him.
	cbs2chicago.com /topstories/local_story_183112555.html (989 words)

	Radio Hall of Fame - Bob Uecker, Sportscaster
		Uecker, “the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers” since 1978, is the first former-player-turned- broadcaster to be inducted into The Radio Hall of Fame.
		Uecker spent six seasons in the major leagues with the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the Philadelphia Phillies.
		Uecker’s national reputation grew when he was hired by ABC to cover Monday Night Baseball, the League Championship Series, and the World Series.
	www.radiohof.org /sportscasters/bobuecker.html (228 words)

	Unsafe at home? Announcer Bob Uecker trying to stop alleged stalker (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The 71-year-old Uecker, the longtime and beloved radio broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers, has filed for a restraining order against Ladd, of Prospect Heights, Ill. Felony stalking charges have been filed against the 45-year-old Ladd, who was arrested in Illinois on June 22 and brought to Milwaukee.
		Uecker, who has not commented publicly on the case, did not respond to an interview request from The Associated Press.
		Uecker perceives her intentions as something other than they were," he said.
	www.cbc.ca /cp/baseball/060701/m070124.html (926 words)

	Bob Uecker St. James Encyclopedia of Pop Culture - Find Articles
		Uecker was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in 1966,; retiring a year later.
		In 1971 Uecker was hired to do play-by-play for the new Milwaukee Brewers team in the American League, and quickly became a fan favorite for his self-deprecating humor as well as his observant commentary.
		In the most famous spot, Uecker was shown in the stands touting Miller Lite while waiting for his complimentary tickets from the team management ("I must be in the front row!").
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g1epc/is_bio/ai_2419201236 (681 words)

	SI.com - Baseball - Uecker to be inducted in broadcasters' wing of HOF - Thursday March 13, 2003 02:59 PM
		Uecker to be inducted in broadcasters' wing of HOF
		"Bob Uecker is baseball's funniest man, which has made him a household name not only in Milwaukee, but across America," Hall president Dale Petroskey said.
		The 68-year-old Uecker was a backup catcher who hit.200 in six seasons and played on the 1964 St. Louis team that won the World Series.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /baseball/news/2003/03/13/uecker_hof_ap (809 words)

	cbs11tv.com - Bob Uecker Files Restraining Order Against Woman
		Uecker, the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers for more than 35 years, filed a harassment injunction against Ann E. Ladd on Thursday, as first reported by the investigative Web site The Smoking Gun.
		Uecker contends she has made reservations at hotels he has previously used when the Brewers travel to Texas, Chicago and Pittsburgh in the coming months.
		Uecker won a World Series ring with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1964 and played in Philadelphia and Atlanta before retiring in 1967.
	cbs11tv.com /entertainment/entertainment_story_155223616.html (493 words)

	FOXNews.com - Bob Uecker's Stalking Case Delayed Again Due to Defendant's Absence - Celebrity Gossip \| Entertainment ...
		MILWAUKEE —; The stalking case filed by Hall of Fame announcer Bob Uecker against a woman he contends has been harassing him for years was delayed again Tuesday because the defendant could not be located.
		Uecker, the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers for more than 35 years, said the 45-year-old Ladd had been bothering him for six or seven years by sending unsolicited gifts, driving around his home in Wisconsin and contacting him in various cities.
		Uecker said Ladd confronted him in late May at a hotel pool in Pittsburgh over his refusal to assist her charity work.
	www.foxnews.com /story/0,2933,200437,00.html (464 words)

	ESPN Classic - Broadcaster recipient of Ford C. Frick Award
		Bob Uecker finally made it to the front row -- in Cooperstown.
		Uecker was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2001 and did network broadcasts of the World Series, league championship series and All-Star game in the 1970s and 1980s.
		Uecker honed his skills during lazy days as a player, imitating Harry Caray and doing mock broadcasts in the bullpen and on the team bus, and was even able to get a smile from the most serious players.
	espn.go.com /classic/s/2003/0313/1522992.html (1021 words)

	SportingNews.com - MLB - Woman charged with stalking Bob Uecker
		Uecker, the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers for more than 35 years, filed a temporary restraining order against Ladd earlier this month, contending she had been harassing him for years.
		Uecker said he decided to pursue a restraining order after Ladd confronted him in late May at a hotel pool in Pittsburgh.
		Uecker is dealing with emotional distress and concerns for his physical safety and the safety of his family, the criminal complaint said.
	www.sportingnews.com /yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=102644 (428 words)

	The Cheese-O-Sphere » Announcer Bob Uecker files restraining order against woman (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		MILWAUKEE — Hall of Fame announcer Bob Uecker has filed a restraining order against a woman who he said has been contacting him for years and last week confronted him at a pool over his refusal to help her charity efforts.
		Uecker was announcing the Brewers’ game against the Washington Nationals and was unavailable for comment.
		Uecker spent six seasons as a catcher with his hometown Milwaukee Braves, the Phillies, Cardinals and back with the Braves, then in Atlanta, from 1962-67, batting.200.
	www.journaltimes.com /nucleus/index.php?itemid=6025 (752 words)

	Bob Uecker Receives U.S. Sports Academy’s Distinguished Service Award
		Long-time Milwaukee Brewers’ sports announcer Bob Uecker, was presented the United States Sports Academy’s (USSA) Distinguished Service Award (DSA) prior to the Brewer’s game with the Minnesota Twins on 19 June 2004.
		In his 31st season with Milwaukee Brewers games, Bob became the 9th Baseball Announcer in history to be elected to the “National Radio Fame." Uecker, the humorous baseball commentator, has also been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
		Thomas P. Rosandich, President and CEO of USSA, commented, “Bob has served not only Brewer’s fans for over three decades, but his knowledge of the game and his humor have added much to all of baseball, as well as to the world of sport at large.
	www.ussa.edu /news/2004/07/02/01uecker.asp (306 words)

	Brewers Radio Network (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Baseball." In 2003, Bob was honored as one of the new members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. Uecker became just the second member of the Milwaukee Brewers' family to be enshrined in Cooperstown, joining his close friend Robin Yount, who was inducted in 1999.
		Paul Molitor joined Bob and Robin in Cooperstown in July 2004, becoming the third Brewer to be enshrined.
		Bob, a native Milwaukeean, is also a member of the Radio Hall of Fame (2001), the Wisconsin Sports Hall of Fame (1998), the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of fame (1995) and the Wisconsin Performing Artists Hall of Fame (1993).
	www.brewersradionetwork.com /site/content/meet (444 words)

	Hall welcomes Bob Uecker (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The career backup catcher, who has built a reputation in his post-playing years as a funny man in television, the movies and in commercials, will enter the Hall of Fame today as the recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting.
		Uecker, 68, has been broadcasting games since 1971 when he started doing radio work for his hometown Milwaukee Brewers.
		Uecker used the line 'Just a bit outside,' to describe a pitch in 'Major League' because the ball was thrown so far away from the intended target.
	www.uticaod.com /archive/2003/07/27/sports/11512.html (958 words)

	USATODAY.com - Bob Uecker pitches 'AAA' shutout (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Bob Uecker is baseball's perennial comedian, always ready with a quip that leaves fans laughing.
		After his Major League Baseball career, Uecker moved on to acting before settling in as the announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers.
		While Uecker says smoking was a major error, one way to play 'heads up ball' is to get regular checkups if you have known risk factors.
	www.usatoday.com /news/health/spotlight/2002/04/05-eucker.htm (1140 words)

	wfrv.com - Bob Uecker Files Restraining Order Against Woman (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		(AP) MILWAUKEE Hall of Fame announcer Bob Uecker has filed a restraining order against a woman who he said has been contacting him for years and last week confronted him at a pool over his refusal to help her charity efforts.
		In April, Uecker said he refused to sign pictures for Ladd when she showed up at an autograph session in Milwaukee.
		Uecker said he has learned from the Chicago Cubs that Ladd is "aggressively seeking employment with the Club in order to facilitate access to me."
	wfrv.com /topstories/local_story_155142710.html (726 words)

	JS Online:
		Uecker was the second honoree to speak, following longtime Dayton Daily News reporter Hal McCoy, who won the J.G. Taylor Spink Award for meritorious contributions to baseball reporting, and preceding player inductees Gary Carter and Eddie Murray.
		Uecker went on to talk about his father, Gus, a barrel-chested tool and die maker from "the old country" (aka Switzerland), buying him his first piece of athletic equipment - a football.
		As a stone-faced Uecker looked out at the crowd, which included his two sons, two daughters and four grandchildren and other close friends, waves of laughter swept across the grassy hill, rushing toward the stage and convulsing the Hall of Famers sitting behind him.
	www.jsonline.com /sports/brew/jul03/158118.asp (1004 words)

	Major League: Back to the Minors (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		play announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers (a job he still holds), Uecker owes his notoriety to his flourishing career in show business.
		His series of beer commercials made Uecker's face famous and the line "I must be in the front row!" a part of the American vernacular.
		In 1997, he teamed with Bob Costas, announcing special event baseball telecasts for NBC Sports, including such events as the playoffs, the All Star game and the World Series.
	majorleague3.warnerbros.com /cmp/uecker.html (179 words)

	Bob Uecker Tribute Page
		Bob Uecker's first career was as a professional baseball player where he played six seasons in the major league, from 1962 to 1967.
		Bob was a catcher for three different National League teams: The Braves, Cardinals and Phillies.
		On November 3, 2001, in his 31st season calling Milwaukee Brewers games, Bob became only the 9th Baseball Announcer in history to be elected to the National Radio Hall of Fame."
	www.bobuecker.com /ORIGINAL_index.html (177 words)

	Bob Uecker Books on Amazon.com
		Bob Uecker made his Major League debut on 04-13-1962 with the Milwaukee Braves.
		Baseball Almanac is pleased to present all the Bob Uecker books currently listed on Amazon.com - the leading providing of online Bob Uecker books.
		Bob Uecker made it big-time despite an uninspiring playing career: a lifetime.200 hitter in the majors, former catcher became a well-known TV personality...
	www.baseball-almanac.com /books/index.php?p=ueckebo01 (302 words)

	Bob Uecker - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Robert George Uecker ((IPA pronunciation: [ˈjuː kɹ], a homophone of the card game "Euchre")(born January 26, 1935 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American former Major League Baseball player, later an award-winning sportscaster, comedian and actor.
		In the fall of 2006, WWE contacted Uecker to appear at WrestleMania 23 on April 1, 2007 in Detroit, Michigan.
		It was reported in Dave Meltzer's Wrestling Observer Newsletter that WWE wanted Uecker to be involved in a sketch of some sort with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bob_Uecker (1361 words)

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