Bob Uecker

Description

Bob Uecker: Wit and Wisdom from the Funniest Man in Baseball is a collection of the many funny stories and quotes from The Funniest Many in Baseball. Bob Uecker received the moniker of “Mr. Baseball” by none other than late night TV legend Johnny Carson. Uecker would appear on many a late-night broadcast, but he is best known by the Milwaukee faithful as the voice of the Brewers. He served the fans for more than fifty seasons broadcasting from 1971 to his last on-air performance October 3, 2024.

 To America in general Bob is fondly remembered for his Miller Lite TV Commercials. “I must be in the front row” became a well-known meme before there were memes. Over his decades as pitchman, broadcaster, ball player, and television actor Bob’s quick wit, humor, and general good nature always shined through.

About the Author

Lew Freedman is the author of more than 100 books on sports, including Knuckleball: The Story of the Unhitable Pitch, Cy Young: The Baseball Life and Career, Celtics Legends: Pivotal Moments, Players, and Personalities of Boston Celtics Basketball. He is the winner of more than 350 journalism awards. A veteran sportswriter, Freedman was formerly a staff writer for the Chicago Tribune and Philadelphia Inquirer, as well as other papers. He currently lives in Columbus, Indiana and covers the Indiana Fever for the Seymour Tribune.